Old Cairo with the hanging church, Coptic Museum, and Sultan Hassan Mosque at Cairo, Egypt attractions5 Sightseeing and Tours Cairo

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Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, is historically significant as a location visited by the Holy Family, who found shelter in a cave above where the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) now stands.

Explore the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, and the Old Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Islamic Cairo, established in 641 AD by the First Muslim leader Amr ibn El-as, boasts architectural wonders like the mosque of Amr ibn El-as.

visit the renowned El Sultan Hassan Mosque, founded in 1356 AD by Sultan Hassan, and the Al-Rifa’i Mosque, which dates back to around 1361 and that has the mausoleum of the Egypt Royal Family as well as last Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi. Tour description
The Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo, is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family who took shelter in a cave above where, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. Also visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, with the Coptic Museum and the old Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Continue to the Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 AD by the First Muslim leader Amr ibn Elas and visit his mosque. Afterwards, visit El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as ‘Madrasa El Sultan Hassan’ that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 AD. Lastly, visit the Al-Rifa’i Mosque, opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361 and that has the mausoleum of the Egypt Royal Family as well as last Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi.
Inclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fees
Certified Egyptologist
Insurance

Exclusions

Lunch or Drinks

Meeting point

Please meet our Representative at your hotel lobby

Important Information

Please wear comfortable clothes, and bring your hat, sunglasses, water, camera and money for shopping and tipping.
Please leave your accommodation and contact details during booking process.
Our Team will contact you 24 hours prior tour date to reconfirm the pickup time and locations.
Tour program and duration are subject to slight change in case of Traffic jam.
This tour is available in English, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Russian, Spanish, and Arabic.
There is a minimum of 2 adults to book this shared tour.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, is historically significant as a location visited by the Holy Family, who found shelter in a cave above where the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) now stands. Explore the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, and the Old Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue. Islamic Cairo, established in 641 AD by the First Muslim leader Amr ibn El-as, boasts architectural wonders like the mosque of Amr ibn El-as. Visit the renowned El Sultan Hassan Mosque, founded in 1356 AD by Sultan Hassan, and the Al-Rifa’i Mosque, which dates back to around 1361 and that has the mausoleum of the Egypt Royal Family as well as last Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi. Old Cairo with the hanging church, Coptic Museum, and Sultan Hassan Mosque at Cairo, Egypt attractions5 Sightseeing and Tours Cairo