Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

7-Hour Coptic and Islamic Cairo Tour with Khan El Khalili

7 Hours Round trip from Coptic Cairo، كوم غراب، حي مصر القديمة، محافظة القاهرة‬، Egypt Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Coptic Cairo, one of the most important places visited by the Holy Family
02 Visit the Hanging Church, Babylon Fortress, and the Church of Abu Serga with its holy crypt
03 See Sultan Hassan Mosque, admired for its tall walls, arches, towers, and domes
04 Discover the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, built in 879 and known for its unique tower
05 Stroll through Khan El Khalili, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East
06 Savour a local drink at the historic El Fishawy cafe in Cairo

Discover the highlights of Coptic and Islamic Cairo on this 7-hour tour, offering a comprehensive view of the history of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam in Egypt. Explore key attractions including the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, and the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, along with several historic churches, mosques, and Jewish temples. This tour is ideal for travellers seeking a deeper understanding of Cairo's rich religious and cultural heritage.

Explore one of the most beautiful mosques in Cairo, Sultan Hassan Mosque, known for its tall walls, arches, splendid towers, and domes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Coptic and Islamic Cairo Highlights

Pick up from the hotel at 8:00 am and head to Coptic Cairo, which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family.
See the cave where Mary the Virgin and Jesus the Christ took shelter from Herod.
Visit the Hanging Church, Babylon Fortress, and the Church of Abu Serga, built where the holy crypt is located.
Proceed to the old Jewish synagogue, the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Explore one of the most beautiful mosques in Cairo, Sultan Hassan Mosque, known for its tall walls, arches, splendid towers, and domes.
Drive to the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, built in 879 and known for its unique tower.
Continue to Khan El Khalili bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East.
Savour a local drink at one of the oldest cafes in Cairo, known as El Fishawy.

Return to the hotel.