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Coptic & Islamic Cairo Tour

6 HoursCairo & GizaPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offYour hotel
Duration6 Hours
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

Cairo is far older than most visitors realise, and its old quarters are best seen on foot. In Coptic Cairo you visit the Hanging Church, built over a Roman gate, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue; across town the twin mosques of Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifai face each other before you walk Al-Muizz Street, lined with medieval palaces, domes and minarets.

Tour Highlights

Coptic Cairo & the Hanging Church

Inside the walls of the Roman fortress of Babylon stand some of Egypt’s oldest churches, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the cave where tradition says the Holy Family sheltered.

Al-Muizz Street & Islamic Cairo

A living open-air museum of minarets, madrasas and carved wooden balconies. Walking Al-Muizz is the best way to feel medieval Cairo, especially in the soft light of late afternoon.

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

A maze of lanes dating to the 14th century, full of lanterns, spices, brass and silver. Stop for mint tea at a historic café and let your guide show you how to bargain like a local.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to the churches, mosques and sites listed
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Lunch
  • Tea and shopping in Khan el-Khalili
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01MorningPick-up from your hotel

Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza with your guide.

02MorningCoptic Cairo

On foot through the old walled quarter: the Hanging Church built over a Roman gate, the church where the Holy Family is said to have sheltered, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Visit

  • Hanging Church
  • Church of Abu Serga
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue
03MiddaySultan Hassan and Al-Rifai

Two giant mosques face each other below the Citadel: the 14th-century Sultan Hassan madrasa and Al-Rifai, resting place of Egypt’s last kings.

Visit

  • Sultan Hassan Mosque
  • Al-Rifai Mosque
04AfternoonAl-Muizz Street and the bazaar

Walk the medieval main street past palaces, domes and minarets, then finish with tea and shopping in Khan el-Khalili before the drive back to your hotel.

Visit

  • Al-Muizz Street
  • Khan el-Khalili bazaar

Tour Prices

Group sizePrivate tour
1 person$72
2–3 persons$55
4–6 persons$52
7 or more persons$50

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
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★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera & power bank
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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