Old Cairo

The oldest quarter of Islamic Cairo, with hanging churches and the oldest mosque in Egypt.

Half day (3 hours) Duration Hotel pickup available Pickup Hotel lobby or Hanging Church, Old Cairo Meeting point 12 Group size

01About this tour

Old Cairo is where Cairo itself was founded. Visit the Hanging Church, built on the gate of the old Roman fortress, the Church of St Sergius, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, alongside Al Ammar Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Egypt. The area is quiet, walkable and full of stories you will not find in a guide book.

02Tour details

Duration Half day (3 hours)
Pickup Hotel pickup available
Meeting point Hotel lobby or Hanging Church, Old Cairo
Group size 12

03What’s included

  • Licensed Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Lunch at Al Hrezeya
  • Tips

04Itinerary

  1. 01 Hotel pickup
  2. 02 Old Cairo gate
  3. 03 Hanging Church
  4. 04 Al Ammar Mosque
  5. 05 Ben Ezra Synagogue
  6. 06 Return to the hotel

05Good to know

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