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Twin minarets and a carved dome of a Cairo mosque
Walking tour

Religious Cairo: Coptic Cairo, churches, synagogue and mosques in one day

The churches, the museum, the synagogue and the oldest mosque of Cairo, in one walkable district.

About 5 to 6 hours Cairo Individuals, Families, Groups, University and study groups

Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo) is where the city's Christian, Jewish and early Islamic history sit side by side. This tour is walked slowly with a guide who explains how the communities lived next to each other, and what each building was used for.

Highlights

  • The Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa)
  • Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga)
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • The Coptic Museum
  • Mosque of Amr ibn al-As

Itinerary

Timings are suggestions. The final plan is confirmed in your quotation.

  1. Morning (suggested 09:00)
    Coptic Cairo

    Walk through the old Roman fortress area to the Hanging Church and the Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus, traditionally linked to the Holy Family's stay in Egypt.

  2. Ben Ezra Synagogue

    Visit the synagogue and learn about the Jewish community of Fustat and Cairo.

  3. Coptic Museum

    See Coptic textiles, icons, manuscripts and woodwork that tell the story of Christian Egypt.

  4. Midday
    Mosque of Amr ibn al-As

    Visit the first mosque built in Egypt, in the area of old Fustat.

  5. Early afternoon
    Optional lunch and return

    Lunch at a local restaurant if you wish, then return to your hotel.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Professional guide for the sites visited
  • Hotel or meeting-point pick-up and drop-off in the city

Not included

  • Entrance tickets, unless stated in your quotation
  • Meals and drinks
  • Tips and personal expenses

Pick-up

Pick-up from your hotel or an agreed meeting point. We confirm the pick-up time with your quotation.

Questions

Is this a walking tour?

Yes. The sites are close together and are visited on foot, with short drives where needed. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Are there dress guidelines?

Please dress modestly for churches and mosques: shoulders and knees covered. Women may be asked to cover their hair in mosques.

Can other synagogues be added?

Access to some other synagogues in Cairo is arranged separately and is subject to permission. Ask us when you enquire.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms are stated in your written quotation.

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