Full-Day Cairo Historical Highlights Tour with Coptic and Islamic Cairo

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the masterpieces of the Egyptian Civilization Museum
• 02 Visit the Hanging Church and the Cavern Church in Coptic Cairo
• 03 Walk around old Islamic Cairo and marvel at its architecture
• 04 Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Market

Explore Cairo's layered history in a single day, from the Egyptian Civilization Museum to the ancient churches of Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and the Cavern Church, where the Holy Family of Jesus Christ lived. Continue into Islamic Cairo to admire landmarks such as Al-Azhar Mosque and the Citadel of Saladin. The experience ends at Khan El-Khalili, where the lively atmosphere of the Old Market brings modern-day Cairo to life.

Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Market, where you can experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of modern-day Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Egyptian Civilization Museum, Coptic Cairo and Khan El-Khalili

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel, and visit the Egyptian Civilization Museum.
• Head to Coptic Cairo, home to some of the oldest Christian churches in the world.
• After lunch, continue to Islamic Cairo and see Al-Azhar Mosque and the Citadel of Saladin.
• Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Market, where you can experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of modern-day Cairo.

Return to your stay.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned van/sedan
• English- or Arabic-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees for the sites
• Lunch
• Tipping
• Camel or carriage riding

What to bring

• Egyptian money for the tickets
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Water

Know before you go

• If you are a student, you will pay half the ticket fees, but you should have the ISC (International Student Card).
• If you have any Arabic nationality, you will pay the same ticket fees as Egyptian people, but you should carry a passport showing your Arabic nationality.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.