Marvel at the most important cultural and historical sites in Islamic and Coptic Cairo on a full-day tour. Walk past the impressive Salah al-Din in Saladin Citadel, splendid mosques, the Hanging Church, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, and more.
This tour is available in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, German. Please message us using the WhatsApp button here if you require a tour guide in other languages (i.e. Russian, Korean, etc).
Highlights
• Discover the Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Mosque of Muhammed Ali Pasha
• Stopover at the oldest market of Cairo, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
• Explore the Old Cairo sights, such as the Hanging Church
What to expect?
Meet your professional tour guide in your hotel lobby. Then, head off to the first stop of the private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle, one of the most famous sightseeing stops of Islamic and Coptic Cairo. Visit the Citadel of Salah al-Din and El Moez Street to admire the architectural beauty of Islamic tradition.
After that, proceed to a local restaurant for lunch to sample traditional cuisine. Next, drive toward Old Cairo's main attractions, including the Hanging Church, also referred to as Al-Muallaqa Church. Check out the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church.
Later on, visit the old market and Bazaar of Cairo called Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Prepare to be amazed by the local, handmade items. After enjoying your time wandering through the market, your full-day tour will end with a drop-off back at your hotel.
What is included?
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicle from Greater Cairo or Giza
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottle of water per person
What is NOT included?
- Entry fees
- Drinks during lunch or at any time during the tour
- Personal expenses
- Tipping (not mandatory)
Know Before You Go
- Please bring a hat and sunglasses.
- Please wear comfortable shoes.
- General admission fees to the Pyramid, Sphinx area and Egyptian Museum are not included but it is available to book in the checkout process as an 'Add-on'
- Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr city, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels or on October 6th is available at an additional cost of USD 17 per person. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
- The pickup time will be decided based on your hotel location and will be informed within 24 hours of your tour date by email/ call or WhatsApp message.
