Religious Cairo Sightseeing Tour from Alexandria

Religious Cairo Sightseeing Tour from Alexandria Port is a unique itinerary that will bring you to different sights and modern wonders of Cairo. Cairo is not only famous for its very close proximity to the Giza Pyramids but also its diverse religious sights and buildings that will surely leave you as mesmerized as seeing the pyramids itself. Experience the wide variety of religious sectors in Cairo with their own architectural wonders.

Itinerary

At Alexandria Port, a 123EgyptTours.com representative will be meeting you by the cruise exit door. Hop on a private air-conditioned vehicle and start the tour on a ride to Cairo. First stop in Cairo will be at Salah El Din Citadel where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque is located. From there move to see the Al Gowhara palace built by Mamluks and Ottmanian.

Then proceed to Ibn Toloun Mosque and the adjacent Museum of Gayer Anderson. It is noted for being one of the best preserved examples of 17th century domestic architecture left in Cairo. From there proceed to have lunch at local restaurant.

After a sumptuous lunch, move on to Old Cairo where you will discover the Roman fortress, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo'allaka church, then to Abu Serga Church which sheltered the holy family. Your tour will end by the treasury collection at the Coptic Museum. Then drive back to Alexandria to board your ship.