Nombre del tour: copto y Islamic Cairo.
Duración: 9 Hours
Tipo: Tour + Lunch
Operación: Todos los días

Pick up in the hotel. Then, you will will be transferred to discover Coptic and Islamic El Cairo. You will start visiting the Coptic Christian Churches in el Barrio Copta conocido como " Masr Al-Qadima" ou sea El Viejo Cairo Barrio. Visit to the amazing Iglesia Colgante de la Virgen María, which was built over two towers of an ancient Roman fortress in the 4th century. It renovated several times later. Continue to visit the a la Iglesia de San Sergio (conocido como Iglesia de Abu Serga). It built on top of the Gruta de la Sagrada Familia.  In addition, you will visit the la Iglesia de Santa Bárbara from the 8th century. A beautiful church that was built in the 5th century. It was consecrated to the martyr Barbara.

Almuerzo at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Later, you will be driven to visit the Ciudadela de Saladino. During the Ayubid and Mameluke Periods, it played a significant role in the political life. It was the Rule Center for more than 700 years. In the Ayubid Dynasty, Salah Al-Din built it with several gates to fortify Cairo against crusaders. The citadel is famous for Mosque of Muhammad Ali that has magnificent design and decoration. Besides, there are several buildings that show the architecture of Ottoman influence.

Later, you will visit the open-air museum of El-Moez St. It is one of the oldest streets in Cairo which is named after El-Moez li-Din Allah, the fourth caliph of the Fatimid dynasty. It includes a large number of Islamic Monuments and Mosques like Mezquita de Al-Hakim Bi Amr Allah. It is on the south of Bab Al-Futuh (the northern gate). The Fatimid vizier Gawhar Al-Siqilli built Mosque of Al-Hakim Bi Amr Allah. Moreover, There is the Mosque of Al Aqmar. It is famous for its design that is decorated with floral inscriptions and geometric carving. The Fatimid Caliph Al-Amir Bi-Ahkam Allah built it. Return back to your hotel in Cairo. (End of our service).