Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Old Cairo Tour with Coptic Churches and Islamic Landmarks

8 Hours Round trip from 264J+G77 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Church of Abu Serga and the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo
02 Explore the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue
03 See Mohamed Ali's Alabaster Mosque at the Cairo Citadel
04 Walk along historic El Moez Le Din Allah Street in Islamic Cairo

Explore the rich religious and architectural heritage of Old Cairo on this full-day tour through its Christian Coptic and Islamic quarters. Visit revered sites including the Church of Abu Serga, the Hanging Church, and the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue, then continue to the Cairo Citadel to see Mohamed Ali's famous Alabaster Mosque. Walk along El Moez Le Din Allah Street, one of the oldest streets in Egypt, and learn about Cairo's history and architecture throughout the day. Enjoy a local Egyptian lunch in Old Cairo before returning.

The Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) and the entire area of the Fort of Babylon are destinations of pilgrimage not only for Egyptians, but also for Christians from around the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Old Cairo's Coptic and Islamic Heritage

Get picked up from your hotel at 8:00 am by your tour guide.
Visit Old Cairo, which is divided into Christian Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo.
Explore Coptic Cairo, one of the most important places visited by the Holy Family, where the spiritual impact of their presence is still deeply felt.
The Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) and the entire area of the Fort of Babylon are destinations of pilgrimage not only for Egyptians, but also for Christians from around the world.
Visit the Hanging Church and the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Continue to the Islamic part of Old Cairo.
Go to the Cairo Citadel, where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo, Mohamed Ali's Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque.
Walk through one of the oldest streets in Egypt, El Moez Le Din Allah Street, an eloquent witness to historic Cairo, with various monuments spread along both sides of the street.
Have lunch at one of the best restaurants in Old Cairo, where you can try some delicious Egyptian food.