Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Religious Tour of Cairo with Citadel and Ben Ezra

32 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the beautiful Citadel of Saladin, one of Cairo's most important historical sites
02 Marvel at the architecture of the famous Hanging Church
03 Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue, a site linked by historians to the Holy Family's escape to Egypt
04 Pay your respects at Amr ibn al-As Mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa

See some of Cairo's most important religious sites on this 8-hour tour, from the famous Cairo Citadel, also known as the Citadel of Saladin, to the beautiful Hanging Church. Continue to Ben Ezra Synagogue, a site historians believe was visited by the Holy Family during their escape to Egypt, and visit Amr ibn al-As Mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa. This tour brings together key Christian, Jewish, and Islamic landmarks in the city.

Continue to Ben Ezra Synagogue, a site historians believe was visited by the Holy Family during their escape to Egypt, and visit Amr ibn al-As Mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 32 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Religious Landmarks of Cairo

Get picked up from your hotel and visit one of Cairo's most important historical sites, the Citadel of Saladin. The Citadel of Saladin is one of the great fortifications dating back to the Middle Ages, from the 14th century AD.
After that, check out the Hanging Church, one of the most famous churches in Egypt, dating back to the 3rd century BC.
Visit Saint Sergio's Church, which historians believe was built during the 5th century.
Explore Ben Ezra Synagogue. Historians believe this is one of the sites visited by the Holy Family during their famous escape to the land of Egypt.
Head to Amr ibn al-As Mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa by the Arabian General, Amr ibn al-As.
Return to the hotel.

The route