Explore the spiritual heart of Cairo on this guided private tour of the city’s most iconic Islamic and Coptic landmarks. Your personal Egyptologist guide will greet you at your hotel and escort you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a full day of cultural discovery.

 

Begin your journey at the majestic Salah al-Din Citadel, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of Cairo. Inside, visit the impressive Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, and admire the elegant Gawhara Palace, known for its intricate architecture, rich decorations, and royal furnishings.

 

Continue to Coptic Cairo, where you’ll explore ancient Christian landmarks, including the Hanging Church (Al Mu’allaqa), the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, believed to have sheltered the Holy Family, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.

 

You’ll have the option to pause for lunch at any point during the tour. After the visit, you’ll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel.

 

Places to Visit in This Tour:

 

Salah al-Din Citadel

 

Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali

 

Gawhara Palace

 

The Hanging Church (Al Mu’allaqa)

 

Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church

 

Ben Ezra Synagogue

 

Tour Details:

 

Pickup Time: 08:30 AM

 

Expected Return Time: 4:00 PM

 

Tour Duration: 6 Hours

 

Tour Type: Private

 

Guide Languages: English, German, Russian, Spanish

 

What’s Included:

 

Private guided tour

 

Transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle

 

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza hotels/apartments

 

Bottled water during the tour

 

Qualified Egyptologist guide

 

What’s Not Included:

 

Entrance fees for the interior of the Pyramids or the Sphinx

 

Tips (gratuities)

 

Lunch

 

Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary