Overview

Spend 8 hours and visit the Coptic and Islamic landmarks of Old Cairo
Hassle free and get our expert guide who will make history come to life
Feel the spiritual vibes of the old districts and loose yourself in El Moez street. No doubt that the Islamic and Coptic Cairo will deep you straight into the Middle Ages.

Highlights

The citadel – Sultan Hassan & El Rifai mosques – Al Azhar mosque – El Moez street

Itinerary

Travel back to time by visiting the Citadel built in 1183 by sultan Salah El-Dine in order to defend the city against the army of the Crusaders. This fortress used to be the residence of Egyptian rulers during 700 years, nowadays it hosts many mosques and museums. Enjoy the phenomenal view of the oldest parts of the city. Walk to reach the Islamic complex of Sultan Hassan mosque, which is composed of a mosque and a madrassa. Next to it you can admire El Rifai mosque and its smooth combination of styles from several epochs. Walking down small alleys, you arrive to Al-Azhar, one of the oldest university of the world. Stroll along El Moez street which hosts many medieval monuments.

Stop At: Cairo Citadel,

The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries.

Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali,

The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.

Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.

Stop At: Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, Mari Georges,

Saints Sergio and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century

Stop At: Synagogue Ben Ezra,

The Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found

PASS BY: Church of St. Barbara, Near the Roman Fortress,

The Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Barbara is one of the many famous Coptic Orthodox parishes that can be found in the district of Coptic Cairo. The building is located on the eastern part of the Babylon Fortress and is one of the oldest buildings in Cairo, dating back to the 5th or 6th century AD

 Stop At: Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan,

The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan

 Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt

Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq in the historic center of Cairo,and is considered one of the oldest oriental markets in the world.
Khan el Khalili Bazaar area was founded more than one thousand years ago, established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.

There you will enjoy an unforgettable experience of bargaining, smelling oriental spices, taking wonderful pictures of ancient mosques and houses.