Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

7-Hour Cairo Jewish Temples Tour through Old Cairo

7 Hours Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Jewish Temple of Moses Ben Maimon in Old Cairo's Jewish Quarter
02 Explore the historic Temple of Bane Ezra in Al-Fustat
03 Discover the prominent Temple of Adli Church in Cairo
04 Learn the history of Cairo's Jewish temples with an English-speaking guide

Embark on this 7-hour historic and religious tour in Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, with visits to three significant temples in Egyptian history. Visit the Jewish Temple of Moses Ben Maimon, the Temple of Bane Ezra, and the Temple of Adli Church.

This Jewish temple is located on Darb Mahmoud Street in the Jewish Quarter of Old Cairo and is historically significant.

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

Cities Cairo, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jewish Temples of Old Cairo

At 9:00 a.m., gather together and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Stop at the Temple of Moses Ben Maimon. This Jewish temple is located on Darb Mahmoud Street in the Jewish Quarter of Old Cairo and is historically significant.
Visit the Temple of Bane Ezra in Al-Fustat, the historic area of Old Cairo. Initially, this temple was called the Church of the El Shamaeen. Your Egyptian tour guide will provide an in-depth explanation of the temple's history.
Explore the Temple of Adli Church. It used to function as a synagogue and is one of the most prominent in all of Cairo. It was renovated and converted into a modern building at the beginning of the 20th century, thanks to the sponsorship of several wealthy Jewish families.