Your private Egyptologist guide and driver pick you up at your Cairo or Giza hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Begin in Coptic Cairo visiting the Hanging Church, suspended over the gate towers of Babylon Fortress. Tour the Church of Abu Serga, where the Holy Family rested during their journey in Egypt, and the nearby Ben Ezra Synagogue. Next, drive to the Citadel of Saladin to explore the Mosque of Mohamed Ali with its towering minarets and alabaster courtyard. Conclude your day walking through the historic covered market streets of Khan El Khalili Bazaar before your private return hotel transfer.
Day Tour to Old Cairo
Discover Cairo's religious and medieval heritage on a private day tour with your private French- or English-speaking Egyptologist guide, exploring Coptic Cairo's churches, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Citadel of Saladin, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
PickupCairo
GuidePrivate, French or English
Group1 to 8 travellers
Duration1 day
Overview
Immerse yourself in centuries of Egyptian history on a private guided day tour through Coptic, Jewish, and Islamic Cairo. Accompanied by your licensed Egyptologist guide, you visit historic places of worship and medieval fortifications that shaped the Egyptian capital.
Your tour begins in Coptic Cairo within the Roman Fortress of Babylon to visit the 3rd-century Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga)—built over the crypt where the Holy Family took refuge—and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to the 12th-century Citadel of Saladin to tour the Ottoman-style Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, enjoying sweeping views over Cairo, before walking through the lively lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water are included.
Highlights
- Hanging Church (El Moallaqa) — ancient 3rd-century Coptic basilica built over Roman gate towers
- Church of Abu Serga — historic church constructed over the Holy Family crypt
- Ben Ezra Synagogue — landmark Jewish place of worship in Old Cairo
- Citadel of Saladin — medieval Islamic fortress overlooking the Cairo skyline
- Mosque of Mohamed Ali — landmark Ottoman alabaster mosque inside the Citadel
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar — historic 14th-century souk for traditional crafts and spices
Day by day
Day 1
Old Cairo: Coptic, Islamic, and Bazaar private tour
Included
- Private Egyptologist guide, French- or English-speaking
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for round-trip transfers
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
- Bottled water during the tour
- All local service charges and taxes
Not included
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites, Citadel, and museums
- Lunches and drinks
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Optional extra activities or shopping
- Travel insurance
Photos
Questions
Are entrance fees included in the tour price?
No, entrance tickets to the Citadel and churches requiring paid entry are purchased directly at site entrances.
What clothing is recommended when visiting religious sites?
Modest dress covering shoulders and knees is recommended when touring churches and mosques in Old Cairo.
What time does hotel pickup take place?
Pickup is arranged from your Cairo or Giza hotel at your preferred morning time, usually around 8:30 AM.
Is shopping time included at Khan El Khalili Bazaar?
Yes, your tour includes dedicated time to stroll through the market stalls and browse local handicrafts.
You may also like
Egypt tour packages · 12 days · 11 nights12-Day Egypt Classic Tour Itinerary
From €2,000 per person
Egypt tour packages · 14 days · 13 nights14-Day Egypt Discovery: Pyramids, Desert & Nile Cruise
From €1,600 per person
Egypt tour packages · 2 days2 Days in Cairo and Alexandria from Luxor by Plane
From $800 per person
Egypt tour packages · 2 days · 1 night