Mohammed Ali Mosque	Coptic Cairo	Al-Sultan Hassan Mosque

Islamic Coptic Cairo tour Highlights:

• Citadel
• Mohammed Ali Mosque
• Al-Azhar (Cairo Mosque)
• Coptic Cairo
• Khan Khalili Bazaars

Tour Itinerary

Next on our agenda is a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars that date back to 1382. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and more! Everything for sale in these shops is negotiable - be prepared to bargain for goods  in this exciting maze of shops!

Our next stop is in Coptic Cairo home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world and retrace the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. We will visit the Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and it was believed to have been built at the end of the 3rd century. Built on the outer wall you will see the Greek Church of St. George. Following is a visit to the Church of St. Sergius, a perfect example of Coptic churches and monasteries. It was founded at the end of the 4th century and it stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the holy family during their flight from Egypt.

Our tour will concludes with a visit to the St. Barbara’s Church that was built between the 4th and 5th centuries. It has preserved ruins of Saint John.

Islamic Coptic Cairo tour Included:

• All transfers per program in A/C bus  
• All entrance fees & taxes for sightseeing per program  
• Licensed English Egyptologist escort/guide

Islamic Coptic Cairo tour Excluded:

• International flights
• Visitor's VISA obtain upon arrival at airport for a cost of USD 20.- per person.
• Domestic flights
• Any meals not mentioned optional  lunch during tour
• Any item or service not mentioned
• Tips for guides, tour leaders & drivers

Optional Tours & Services:

• Lunch - available upon request for an additional fee
• The Coptic Museum - in Old Cairo