This tour is very important as you will explore the greatness of the history of Egypt. You will explore Islamic history and the other Coptic one. You will visit Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque; it is the oldest intact, functioning Islamic monument in Cairo. It also survives as a rare example of the era and architecture of the classical period of Islam, i.e. the ninth and tenth centuries, for it was dominant in the Islamic world. Then proceed to the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, which is considered stylistically the most compact and unified of all Cairo monuments. The building was constructed for Sultan Hassan bin Mohammad bin Qala’oun in 1256 AD as a mosque and religious school for all sects. Then you will visit El Refa’i Mosque, which is separated from the mosque of Sultan Hassan by a pedestrian street. Take your lunch at one of our local restaurants.
After that, you will begin your Coptic Tour, you will begin with the Hanging Church, (The Church of the Virgin Mary), built into the walls of the Water Gate of the Roman fortress. It is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt, dating to around the 4th Century. Then you will visit the Church of St. Sergius, (Abu Serga), which legend has it is built atop one of the sites the place the Holy Family rested on their flight from Herod. Continuing on this path brings one first to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is Egypt’s oldest and dates to the 9th Century. After finishing this wonderful and memorable tour, you will get back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
