Full day tour from 08:00 a.m to 04 p.m
Our tour guide will escort you to the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As called the Mosque of Amr which was originally built in 641–642 AD, as the epic center of the newly founded Capital of Egypt Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever
built in Egypt and the whole of Africa. Through out the twentieth century, it was the fourth largest mosque in the world.
We will proceed to a new era “The Coptic Cairo” where you will discover the “Hanging Church” which is dating back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to Virgin Mary called “Hanging” because of its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress “Babylon”. It contains 110 Holy icons depicting beautiful religious scenes.
Then on to “Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church” which is believed to have been built on the spot where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt.
Ending with Coptic Cairo tour and a visit to the “Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra” which gained its importance from Geniza (Store room) which was found during the 19th century containing a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts.
Following this tour you will be escorted back to your Hotel in an air condition vehicle, stay hydrated drink lots of water and rest up for tomorrows adventure. Enjoy
English speaking tour guide.
Air Conditioned Private vehicle
01 Day Tour
Main Entrance Fees
Bottled Mineral Water
Tourism Police Permission
Tax
Tour Excludes
