7-Hour Cairo Museum and Holy Churches Tour with Alabaster Mosque

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the Alabaster Mosque's intricate design and panoramic views of Cairo
• 02 Explore Coptic Cairo's religious sites, including the Hanging Church and Roman Babylon Fortress
• 03 Visit Abu Serga Church, the Holy Crypt, and the synagogue in Old Cairo
• 04 Discover the Egyptian Museum's vast collection, including treasures of Tutankhamun
• 05 See famous royal mummies, including Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut

Immerse yourself in Cairo's rich history on this 7-hour tour through Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, and the Egyptian Museum. Marvel at the intricate design of the Alabaster Mosque and its panoramic views from the Citadel, then explore the religious tapestry of Old Cairo at the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, the Roman Babylon Fortress, and the synagogue. Complete the experience at the Egyptian Museum, home to vast collections of relics, artifacts, and treasures, including those of Tutankhamun and mummies such as Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut.

Immerse yourself in Cairo's rich history on this 7-hour tour through Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, and the Egyptian Museum.

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, Giza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and the Egyptian Museum

• Get picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and visit Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al-Rifa'i Mosque in Islamic Cairo, representing two different periods.
• Head to Coptic Cairo to admire the amazing architecture of the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, the remains of the Roman Babylon Fortress, and the synagogue.
• Then explore the Egyptian Museum and see the great treasures of Tutankhamun.
• Continue to Islamic Cairo to visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, a historic mosque built in 1824 AD. Also explore Coptic Cairo's famous sites, including the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, the Roman fortress, and the synagogue, before discovering the famous relics and artifacts displayed in the Egyptian Museum.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A/C private car
• English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
• Bottle of water

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees for sightseeing
• Gratuity

Know before you go

• Start early morning from the hotel to sightsee the following with your Cairo tour guide:
  • The Mosque of Muhammad Ali, built in the Citadel of Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi, is called the Alabaster Mosque. It is considered the most beautiful mosque, with a panoramic view of old Cairo, and you can also see the Giza pyramids.
  • The area of Old Cairo is called the religious community, where you will see the Hanging Church and learn why it is called Hanging, the remains of the Roman Babylon Fortress, Abu Serga Church, the place of the Holy Crypt, and the synagogue.
  • The Egyptian Museum contains more than 250000 pieces of art, and you have the chance to see mummies, especially Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and more.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

مار جرجس، كوم غراب، مصر القديمة، محافظة القاهرة‬،،، Kom Ghorab, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.