Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Private Tour with Lunch

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour of Islamic and Coptic Cairo
  • 02 Visit key sites in Old Coptic Cairo
  • 03 Discover the Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali Mosque
  • 04 Learn about Cairo’s religious and historical heritage from a qualified guide
  • 05 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • 06 Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • 07 Optional stop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar if time allows

Explore two of Cairo’s most historic and spiritually significant districts on this private full-day tour. With a professional guide and air-conditioned transport, you’ll discover the landmarks of Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga, Ben Ezra Synagogue area, and the old Roman fortress of Babylon.

Continue into Islamic Cairo to experience the city’s medieval heritage, with visits that may include the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and the atmospheric streets of old Cairo. If time allows, you may also stop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Lunch at a local restaurant is included, along with return transfer to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Begin your visit in Old Coptic Cairo, one of the oldest and most spiritually significant areas in the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cairo, Giza
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Old Cairo Private Tour: Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo & Lunch

Pick-up from Your Hotel

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza, and you will start your full-day journey in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Coptic Cairo Tour

Begin your visit in Old Coptic Cairo, one of the oldest and most spiritually significant areas in the city. During this part of the tour, you may visit:

  • The Hanging Church
  • Church of Abu Serga
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue area
  • The old Roman fortress area of Babylon

Your guide will explain the religious and historical importance of this unique district, which has played a major role in Egypt’s Christian heritage.

Islamic Cairo Tour

Continue to Islamic Cairo, where you will discover the beauty of medieval Cairo and its rich Islamic architecture. Depending on timing and route, visits may include:

  • The Citadel of Saladin
  • Mohamed Ali Mosque
  • Historic streets and local atmosphere in old Islamic Cairo
  • Optional stop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar if time allows

Your guide will introduce you to the history, architecture, and culture of Islamic Cairo, one of the most fascinating parts of the city.

Lunch

During the tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

End of Tour

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in the program

What's Not Included

Drinks
Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • All hotels of Cairo and Giza

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cairo..

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