Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

9-Hour Cairo Religious Highlights Tour with Coptic Cairo and Citadel

9 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the medieval Salah Al-Din Fortress and the iconic Mosque of Muhammad Ali
02 Visit the ancient Hanging Church and the Babylon Fortress in Coptic Cairo
03 Discover the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, linked to the story of baby Moses
04 Walk through Old Cairo and visit Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Spend 9 hours exploring Cairo's religious highlights, from the medieval Salah Al-Din Fortress and the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha in the Citadel of Cairo to the Hanging Church and the Fortress of Babylon in Coptic Cairo. Continue through Old Cairo to Khan el-Khalili and visit the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, situated in the Fustat area and linked to the story of baby Moses.

Arrive at the Citadel of Cairo, also known as Salah Al-Din Fortress, the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th centuries.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cairo Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili

Pick up from the hotel at 8:30 am.
Arrive at the Citadel of Cairo, also known as Salah Al-Din Fortress, the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
Continue to the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, built in the Ottoman architectural style.
Visit the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt.
Proceed to Babylon Fortress, an ancient fortress in the Nile Delta, located in the area known today as Coptic Cairo.
Walk through Old Cairo and visit Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
Discover the Ben Ezra Synagogue, located on the site where baby Moses was found.

Return to the hotel.