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Coptic & Islamic Cairo on a Budget: 3 Days of Faith & History

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Cairo

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Travel styleBudget
DeparturesDaily, on request
From$260 pp

Overview

Three days in Cairo's historic heart: the churches and synagogue of Coptic Cairo, the great mosques of Islamic Cairo, the Saladin Citadel and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with a value hotel.

Cairo has been a city of three faiths for over a thousand years. This trip follows that story through the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Al-Azhar and the medieval streets of Al-Muizz.

Dress modestly for the religious sites; scarves for women are useful in the mosques. The Pyramids can be added as an extra half day.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo

Meet our representative at Cairo airport and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 Coptic and Islamic Cairo

Morning in Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, the Church of St Sergius and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Afternoon at the Saladin Citadel, the Mohamed Ali Mosque and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

Day 3 Al-Azhar and departure

Al-Azhar Mosque and a walk down Al-Muizz Street to Khan el-Khalili, then transfer to the airport.

Prices

Estimated price per person sharing a double or twin room. Prices are in US dollars.

SeasonBudget
Low (May–Sep)$234
Shoulder (Apr & Oct)$260
High (Nov–Mar)$307
Peak (18 Dec–6 Jan, holidays)$364

Where you stay

Value hotel in Cairo; visits adjusted for opening hours and local customs.

Prices are estimates and are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included; domestic flights only when listed in your quote. Single rooms, children and private groups are priced on request.

No payment to request a booking. We confirm availability and the final price by email.

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