Coptic and Islamic Cairo
Coptic and Islamic Cairo
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This is in line with the saying: “Religion is for God, and the homeland is for everyone.”
Egypt has two historically rich and culturally significant areas within the broader city of Cairo. especially in old Cairo.
One of them is the Coptic district and the other is the Islamic district.
Through Egypt tour packages from Cairo Discover with us the true meaning of citizenship, feel the inner peace and the The spiritual vibes by visiting the Coptic and Islamic Cairo places during our Coptic and Islamic Cairo tour and our visit to Khan el Khalili bazaar.
ItINERARY
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, transfer by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to visit old Cairo.
Visiting the Hanging Church which is one of the most beautiful churches in Christendom that was built above the Babylon fortress.
Visit Ben Ezra Jewish Synagogue where Moses was praying during the time when Egypt was hit by a plague.
Visit the mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As (the first Mosque in Africa).
Visit the Salah el din citadel which is located in El Mokattam hill near Cairo Center. The citadel was built to protect Cairo from the Crusaders attacks.
Visit Mohamed Ali Mosque which was constructed as an imitation of the Sultan Ahmed mosque in Istanbul.
Visit the Mosque of Sultan Hassan: it was built by Sultan Hassan ibn al-Nasir and It is one of the largest examples of Mamluk architecture.
Visit Ibn Tulun Mosque: it is the oldest mosque in Egypt and The mosque that was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
Back to your hotel in Cairo.
INCLUDED
- All transfers by a Private air-conditioned vehicle.
- English guide.
- Entrance fees
- Lunch in a local restaurant.
- All Service charges and taxes.
EXCLUDED
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks.
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
- All our vehicles are sterilized before and after each day in your trip.
- Providing our vehicles with hand sanitizers.
- Daily driver temperature measured.
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The name of the Coptic Cairo district reflects the ancient Christian community known as the Copts, who have a long history in Egypt. Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo that is home to many important sites of early Christianity in Egypt.
The name of the Coptic Cairo district reflects the ancient Christian community known as the Copts, who have a long history in Egypt. Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo that is home to many important sites of early Christianity in Egypt.
Islamic Cairo is a historic area where you can see the rich Islamic heritage of Egypt. This part of the city is famous because of its stunning Islamic architecture, mosques, Islamic schools, and markets that date back to the Islamic Golden Age.
Salah el din citadel: A medieval Islamic fortification that offers panoramic views of Cairo and houses several important mosques, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, known for its large dome and Ottoman-style architecture.
The Mosque of Muhammad Ali: is one of the most iconic landmarks in old Cairo. The mosque is located in Salah el din citadel itself. It’s also known as the Alabaster Mosque because of The use of alabaster continues inside, covering the lower walls and columns.
The mosque’s design is heavily influenced by Ottoman architecture. The interior of the mosque is spacious and richly decorated, with a large central prayer hall. The intricate designs and inscriptions from the Quran. The mosque also houses the tomb of Muhammad Ali pasha.
Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque: The Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As is recognized as the first mosque built on the African continent, it was founded by Amr Ibn Al-As and It was a center for Islamic learning and a place where important decisions were made during the early years of Islamic rule.
Old Cairo is a district in the Southern Area of Cairo, encompassing the area from the Cairo Aqueduct to the north, to the Ring Road in the south, and from the Khalifa cemetery to the east, to the Nile Corniche in the west, as well as Roda Island, or Manial el-Roda.
There are many ways to get to Cairo…
1- by a Car or Taxi:
If you are in the center of Cairo city you can take a taxi or drive your own car to Old Cairo. The distance is about 4-5 kilometers (2.5-3 miles), and the drive almost takes from 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.
2-by Metro
The nearest Cairo Metro station to Old Cairo is Mar Girgis Transfer lines as needed to reach Line 1, then travel to Mar Girgis Station then you will take a short walk to find yourself in the heart of the Coptic Cairo.
3-by bus
There are Several public buses and microbuses that can take you to the old Cairo district, you can take a bus from the Bus Terminals like Abbaseya or Ramses that have routes passing through or near the Old Cairo district.
4-Walking
If you are near the site of Old Cairo you can explore it on foot without any need to have a ride to transfer there and enjoy the walking while you are discovering the greatness of the Significant Sites.
You can rest and have an Egyptian drink like tea, Karkade (Hibiscus Tea), Sobia, Shay Bel Nana (Mint Tea), Tamr Hindi (Tamarind Juice) in any traditional Egyptian cafe like El Fishawy cafe which is Located in Khan el Khalili bazaar, the cafe is one of Egypt’s most famous cafes, and claims to be one of the oldest cafes in Cairo.
You can enjoy the Egyptian cuisine in any local restaurant in Old Cairo which introduces the Egyptian local food like Koshari, Mahshi, Molokhia, Fattah, Shawarma and Falafel.
And to complete the delicious experience you can eat some of the Egyptian desserts like Basbousa, Kunafa, Hareeseh and Egyptian Rice Pudding (Roz Bel Laban).