Private Islamic & Coptic Old Cairo Day Tour

Overview

In Old Cairo you'll follow the city's medieval layers of faith on a private day with an Egyptologist as your guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the pace will be relaxed so you can take in each site without rushing. You climb to the Citadel of Saladin to see the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali and enjoy the view across the city. Then visit the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, one of the oldest and largest in Cairo, noted for its spiral minaret. In Coptic Cairo you'll step into the Hanging Church, which is suspended over a Roman gate, and round out the day at the Gawhara Palace, the 19th-century royal residence beside the Citadel. Along the way your Egyptologist will connect the Islamic and Coptic threads of the area so the monuments and their history make sense in context.

Highlights

• ✦Wheelchair accessible

What's included

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

24 hours

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

What's included?

Licensed egyptologist guide · Hotel pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle · Bottled water · All service charges and taxes · Local lunch at a traditional restaurant

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