Your expert tour guide will be waiting you at your hotel to transfer you during the whole day tour with a private air-conditioned car.
Our first stop will be at visiting The Citadle Of Saladin as it is one of the greatest monuments “Islamic Fortress”. The Citadel was built by Salah Eldin around 1183 AD to defend his armies against the Crusaders armies and to became the center of his of his government in Egypt for about 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved the government center to Abdin Palace.
Then you will visit Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is one of the historical landmarks of Egypt as it satnds proudly on the highest point inside The Citadel Of Saladin.It was founded by Mohammed Ali Pasha 1805 AD.
Finally, A visit to OLD CAIRO to see the most famous Coptic Church in Cairo “The Hanaging Church”as well as the first built in Basilican style. It dates from the 9th century while the site dates to the 3rd century. The church has 110 icons, the oldest of which dates to the 18th century. Its name comes from the fact that it was built on the southern gate of the Roman fortress.
Our second visit at Old Cairo will be for “Abu Serga Church” as its significant historical importance as the Holy Family rested there during their Journey to Egypt. The church was burned during the fire of Fustat and it was restored during the 8th century.
The last monument will be visit at Old Cairo will be “Ben Ezra Synagogue” where the JEWS assemble to receive teachings & make their prayers to god. This current building dates back 1892.
Synagogue once had an old copy of the Old Testament. There is abelieve that on this site, the box of Mouses was found. This synagogue received extensive restoring until it reached its present state.
After the ending of this great tour you will be transferred to your accommodation by accommodation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Islamic & Old Cairo
