From El Sokhna port: Trip to Christian and Islamic Old Cairo

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Discover the rich history of Old Cairo on a guided day tour. See how ancient cultures have left their mark as you visit the Church of Abu-Sergah, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Highlights

  • Visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Continue
  • Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • Enjoy an authentic lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Have a new Experience and explore Egypt’s main landmarks.

Description

Upon your cruise arrival at El Sokhna port, your tour manager from Sun Pyramids Tours will pick you up holding a sign of your name, then you will be escorted to Cairo by air -conditioned vehicle Enjoy your journey to the Old Cairo known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations 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. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue, take your delicious lunch, and Then Continue to visit The Citadel of Cairo where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which is Mohamed Ali`s mosque that known as the Alabaster Mosque, then visiting Khan El Khalili. In the evening, you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise at port of El Sokhna port

Includes

All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Pick up services from your hotel & return. Private tour guide Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites. Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant. Bottled water during your trip. Shopping tours in Cairo. All taxes & service charge.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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