Coptic Cairo and Islamic Tours

Duration: 1 Day

Type: Cairo Tours

Run: Everyday

Overview:

Explore Coptic Cairo and Islamic Tours with Maestro Online Travel to visit the most beautiful Cairo Tours to Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour, enjoy the sense of ancient Egypt, your tour guide will accompany you to see the Citadel, some of the most famous Islamic attractions and Coptic sites in Cairo.

Itinerary:

Maestro Online Travel representative will meet you at your hotel in Cairo then he will introduce your professional tour guide to you, who will escort you to enjoy a unique Tour To Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo, start with visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque in Salah El Din Citadel, it's called Alabaster mosque because the shining marble which covers its inner and outer walls this mosque considered one of the most magnificent of all mosques because of its large bronze windows, scores of lamps and fine mosaics. Then continue to have your Launch at a local restaurant, continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo where you can explore Khan El Khalili bazaar, Cairo's oldest bazaar, then complete your day tour & move on to Coptic Cairo, to visit Hanging church or Muallaka church, dates back to the 7th century, on the right side inside the church you will see an ancient painting of the Virgin and child, and it seems as though the Virgin's eyes follow you as you move about, continue to visit St. Barbara's church, it built during the 8th century, contains a small chapel to Saint George & has some delightful murals, proceeds to visit Saint Sergius Church (Abu Serga Church) it stands at the end of a narrow alley, the crypt is supposed to be the exact place where the Holy Family sheltered for a month after their trip to Egypt. Finally, transfer back to your hotel.

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