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Thursday, 17 May 2012

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Both Islam and Coptic Christians are the most predominant religions in Egypt. Get to witness their influences by visiting the buildings and structures dedicated to their faith.

 


 

Fun and adventure will start your day as our representative will pick you up in your hotel. This is the time to get spiritual as the tour will be in the Islamic and Coptic Sites. Since Egypt was under many foreign powers throughout history, they have been greatly influenced with different culture. Religion is one of those that is making Islam and the Coptic beliefs as the major religion in Egypt. First of all, a visit will be attributed in Salah El Din Citadel. This is where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque stayed. This is also where Al Gowhara palace was built by Mamluks and Ottmanian. Following the trips will be to Ibn Tulun Mosque, the Museum of Gair Anderson and Old Cairo. There you will see the Abu Sirga Church which sheltered the Holy Family in their escape to the wrath of King Herod. Included with the tour is a visit to the Hanging church, also called Al Mo'allaka church. After the religious tours, you will be taken inside the Coptic Museum to see some religious relics. This concludes your tour because you will be taken back to the hotel to take a deep sleep after those adventurous religious tours.

 


 

Tour Summary

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Trip Duration
Approximately 08 Hours
Trip Type
By an air-conditioned vehicle
Trip Runs
Daily
Starting FromCairo
Return ToCairo
Pick Up TimeFrom 9:00 to 11:00 am

Tour Inclusions

Inclusions

Pick up services from your hotel & return

All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

Private English Egyptologist guide

Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites

Lunch will be served at local restaurant

Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour

All taxes & service charge

 

Exclusions

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Tipping Kitty