Day 1: Private Islamic and Coptic Cairo Day Tour
Morning – Pick-up from Your Hotel
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Meet your private guide and driver at your Cairo or Giza hotel.
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Begin your journey in a private, air-conditioned car.
First Stop – The Citadel of Salah El-Din & Mosque of Muhammad Ali
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Visit Cairo’s impressive fortress, the Citadel of Salah El-Din, built in the 12th century.
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Step inside the Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Alabaster Mosque), one of Cairo’s most famous Islamic landmarks.
Second Stop – Sultan Hassan & Al-Rifa’i Mosques
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Explore the majestic Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, an architectural masterpiece from the Mamluk era.
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Visit the neighboring Al-Rifa’i Mosque, where members of the Egyptian royal family and even the last Shah of Iran are buried.
Lunch Break – Local Egyptian Restaurant
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Savor a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.
Third Stop – Coptic Cairo (Christian Cairo)
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Explore the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary’s Church), one of the oldest in Egypt.
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Visit the Cave Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, believed to be where the Holy Family rested during their journey in Egypt.
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Discover the Ben Ezra Synagogue, steeped in Jewish history and tradition.
Fourth Stop – Khan El Khalili Bazaar (Optional)
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Stroll through Cairo’s most famous market, filled with spices, perfumes, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
Evening – Return to Hotel
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After a full day of exploring Islamic and Coptic landmarks, relax on the drive back to your hotel.
