Best Tour to the Coptic and Islamic Cairo

Visit the most important landmarks of Coptic and Islamic heritage with the Best Tour to the Coptic and Islamic Cairo offered by Best Global Tours Company.

This wonderful tour takes you through two of Egypt’s most culturally rich and special districts: Coptic Cairo, where early Christianity flourished, and Islamic Cairo, known for its spectacular and old-standing mosques and medieval fortifications. Stand inside the impressive churches that sheltered the Holy Family, step into the world of Egypt’s Islamic golden age at the Citadel, and admire one of Cairo’s most iconic and famous mosques—the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. You will be impressed by the great beauty of the Citadel of Salah El Din. You can choose your favourite tour from our special collection of Cairo Day Tours on our website.

Your professional Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Your private and expert driver will transfer you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to start your historical and enjoyable journey. You will visit Salah El Din Citadel, which is one of the city’s most enduring and famous Islamic landmarks. This citadel was built in the 12th century by the great and powerful Muslim leader Salah El Din. This citadel served as a strong fortified stronghold to protect Cairo against Crusader attacks. You will visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which is known as the beautiful Alabaster Mosque. This mosque was constructed in the 19th century by the famous Muhammad Ali Pasha, the founder of modern Egypt. This Ottoman-style mosque is Cairo’s most iconic and most impressive Islamic monument.

You will have a chance to test different delicious Egyptian dishes during lunch at a local restaurant. Then you will visit Coptic Cairo, which is one of the world’s oldest Christian communities and home to the beautiful churches dating back to the earliest centuries of Christianity. You will visit the Hanging Church, which is one of the oldest and most churches in Egypt, dating back to the 3rd century. It is known as the “Hanging” Church because it was built above the amazing Roman fortress gate.

Then you will explore the Church of Saints Sergius & Bacchus, which is known as Abu Serga. This church is traditionally believed to have been built over the holy and ancient cave that sheltered the Holy Family. It features ancient and beautiful altars, rich iconography, and a peaceful and priceless crypt where visitors reflect on centuries of devotion. You will also visit the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, which is originally a Coptic church, later converted into a synagogue. This site is famous for the discovery of the ancient Geniza documents, which revealed priceless insights into medieval Jewish life.

At the end of the tour, you will wander through the famous and wide bazaar of Islamic Cairo, filled with colourful shops selling spices, special handmade crafts, jewellery, perfumes, and different traditional Egyptian souvenirs. You will be transferred smoothly back to your hotel.