Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

1. Islamic Cairo Citadel of Saladin & Architectural Marvels

Your Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour begins at the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress offering panoramic city views. Explore:

• Alabaster Mosque: Admire Ottoman-inspired domes and 19th-century French clocks gifted to Muhammad Ali.
• Sultan Hassan Mosque: A Mamluk masterpiece with a 36-meter-high dome and intricate stucco carvings.
• Al-Rifa’i Mosque: Final resting place of Egypt’s royal family, blending neo-Mamluk and Gothic styles. and Khan el Khalili Bazaar visted

2. Coptic Cairo: Where Faiths Converge

Travel back to Roman-era Cairo in the Coptic Quarter. Your Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour includes:

• The Hanging Church: Built atop Roman fortress gates, its cedarwood altar screen and 110 icons span 1,300 years.
• Ben Ezra Synagogue: Legend claims this site marks where baby Moses was found. Its Geniza stored priceless medieval manuscripts.
• Church of St. Sergius: Walk the crypt where the Holy Family sheltered during their Egyptian exile.

Did You Know? Coptic Christians still use the ancient Egyptian calendar for liturgical events.

3. Khan el Khalili Bazaar: A Sensory Finale

Conclude your Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour in Khan el Khalili, a 14th-century market buzzing with life. Navigate alleys filled with:

• Handicrafts: Lanterns, spices, and silver jewelry ideal for authentic souvenirs.
• Historic Cafés: Sip mint tea at El Fishawi, frequented by Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz.
• Local Interactions: Practice bargaining with shopkeepers—a cultural ritual as old as the bazaar itself.

Photography Tip: Capture the market’s golden-hour glow as sunlight filters through brass lamps.

Why Choose This Tour?

• Seamless Logistics: Air-conditioned transfers between sites save time in Cairo’s traffic.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Guides respect prayer times and quiet moments in sacred spaces.