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Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Private Tour

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Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Private Tour
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Duration
6h
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Languages
English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Polish, Russian

Overview

This is your chance to experience the most culturally and historically-significant sites in Islamic and Coptic Cairo. This full-day tour includes hotel pickups and drop-offs, along with the accompaniment of an expert Egyptologist guide, making your tour both enjoyable and knowledgeable. Your tour begins at the Citadel of Salah al-Din and El Moez Street, where the architectural excellence of Islamic tradition speaks for itself. You'll stop at a local restaurant to refuel- enjoy the traditional cuisine and local flavors here. Drive towards one of Old Cairo's main attractions next, the Hanging Church, otherwise referred to as Al-Muallaqa Church. You'll also visit the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church and visit Ben Ezra Synagogue here. Finally, stroll along the old market and Bazaar of Cairo, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, an attraction soaked in Egyptian culture. Notice local, handmade items and purchase a few for you to take home!

How this compares

Cairo · 5595 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,070 EGP · 3,308 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Explore the most important cultural and historical sites in Islamic and Coptic Cairo.
  • Walk past ancient citadels, splendid mosques, iconic city attractions, and an age-old market.
  • Tonnes of interesting stories and historical facts will be spewed by your Egyptologist guide.
  • Discover the Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Mosque of Muhammed Ali Pasha.
  • Uncover cherished Old Cairo attractions like the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
  • Stumble through Cairo's oldest market and bazaar, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
  • Thanks to round-trip hotel transfers, you'll be picked up and dropped-off conveniently.
  • Multilingual guides in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German. Pick your preferred language at checkout.

What's included

  • Expert Egyptologist guide
  • Round-trip hotel transfers
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Multilingual guides available in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German.
  • Bottle of mineral water in the vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Taxes & service charges
  • Entrance fees
  • Drinks during lunchtime
  • Gratuities

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
6h
Can I cancel my booking?
This experience isn't refundable. Check the operator's policy before you book.
What's included?
Expert Egyptologist guide · Round-trip hotel transfers · Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle · Multilingual guides available in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German. · Bottle of mineral water in the vehicle · Lunch · Taxes & service charges

Reviews (468)

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SILVIO SCARONE
★★★★★
Apr 2026

ottima esperienza con Omar guida esperta di egittologia. Super consigliato!

3,308 EGP/ per person
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