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Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar day trip from Cairo

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Explore Old Cairo (Islamic and Coptic) and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Marvel at the most important cultural and historical sites in Islamic and Coptic Cairo on a full-day tour. Walk past the impressive Salah al-Din in Saladin Citadel, splendid mosques, the Hanging Church, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

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Private tour to Old Cairo and old bazaar khan el Khalil from Cairo

Pick up from the Hotel by your guide to Start your day tour to Old Cairo.

Old Cairo also known as Coptic Cairo which is mean Christian Cairo it has been Recognized as a holy place because some of the locations there has been visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there.

in old Cairo, you can visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Lunch will be served in Local restaurant in Old Cairo

Then Continue your day tour to the Saladin Citadel where you visit Mohamed Ali Mosque that also known as the Alabaster Mosque:
Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.

End your day tour by a visit to Khan Khalili Bazaar where The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more

Tour ends with return back to your Hotel in Cairo

Highlights

  • sightseeing tour of Old Cairo&
  • Visit the Cairo Citadel
  •  the Moqattam Hills for grand views over the city 
  • See the beautiful alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, built for Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848 
  • Discover the sights of Old Cairo, such as the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue 
  • Wander the alleys of the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and try out your bargaining skills

Inclusions:

  1. Egyptologist guide
  2.  Lunch
  3. Transportation
  4. Parking fees
  5. Taxes and service charge

Exclusions:

  1. Tips and personal expenses