Islamic & Coptic Cairo Day Trip

It was built by Saladin El Ayouby - the founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty- towards the end of the 12th century. Here You will see The Mohamed Ali Mosque (The Alabaster Mosque). It is one of Egypt's most interesting mosques. It stands on the highest point inside the Citadel of Saladin's courtyard.

It was the first mosque built in Egypt. It was built on a rocky hill, known as Jabal Ichker.

Its the oldest church in Cairo at all. Its name, Al-Muallaka (the hanging), was given to it since it was built on the ruins of two old towers belonging to an ancient fortress known as the Fortress of Babylon. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana. It takes the shape of a basilica with a wooden roof resembling that of Noah's Ark.

It was originally named El-Shamieen Church, and is situated today behind the "Hanging church". It is believed that the site of the Synagogue where the box of Baby Moses was found.

This is known to be one of the oldest buildings in the city, and one of the finest examples of true Coptic architecture still in existence.

It is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt. The Church was built in the 4th century and was probably finished during the 5th century.

Its the market for most beautiful hand made souvenirs in Old Cairo.

Traveler drop off is offered
Pick up and drop off is included from all hotels in Cairo
You'll return to the starting point