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Private Day Tour
Half-Cairo sightseeing tour to Old Cairo
Trip overview
Half-Cairo sightseeing tour to Old Cairo
Spend a Cairo day tour in Old Cairo exploring the ancient core of the city through its historical tour destinations in Old and Coptic Cairo. Experience the historic origins touching all three important religious traditions of Egyptian Christianity, Islam, and Judaism by visiting the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Through your expert guide from the Egypt tour, you will understand the profound history and cultural importance of these sites that showcase Cairo's spiritual and historic development since antiquity. Many travelers choose Cairo One-Day Tour options or Cairo day trips highlighting Old Cairo, and so it is known as one of the best cultural experiences for an Egypt day tour in Cairo, Egypt.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
The Hanging Church
One of Cairo's oldest Coptic churches, built above a Roman fortress.
Abu Serga Church
Tied to the legend of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Egypt's oldest Jewish synagogue.
Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque
Egypt's oldest mosque.
The route
4 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Your guide collects you from your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle after breakfast.
1
The Hanging Church
Visit the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox Church), one of the oldest and most well-known Coptic churches in Cairo, built above the Roman Babylon Fortress.
2
Abu Serga Church
Continue to Abu Serga Church, known for its connection to the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt — a story of major significance in Christian tradition.
3
The Ben Ezra Synagogue
Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt, preserving traces of the Jewish community that once thrived in Old Cairo.
4
Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque
Finish at the Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the oldest mosque in Egypt, reflecting the region's Islamic architectural heritage.
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Expert Egyptologist guide during Cairo historical tours.
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in Cairo cultural tours.
- All service charges and taxes are included in Cairo adventure tours.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
Not included
- Tipping.
- The tour package excludes everything that isn't included in the Cairo day tour itinerary.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 130/ person
2–4 travellers
US$ 95/ person
5–8 travellers
US$ 70/ person
9–14 travellers
US$ 65/ person
- Prices may vary based on the season and group size.
- Rates typically cover entrance fees, transportation, and private guided tours of Cairo, Egypt.
- The package includes standard costs, but extra charges will occur for optional activities that are excluded from Cairo sightseeing tours.
- Children's discounts may be available depending on age and operator policy.
- Prices are usually quoted in USD or EGP and may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
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Before the morning of your tour
We collect you from your hotel in the morning by private vehicle — just tell us your preferred time when you book. Your guide's name and number are sent the evening before.
- Closed walking shoes
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small notes for tips
Phone and camera photography is welcome outdoors; rules inside each place of worship are set locally and your guide will explain them on arrival.
Old Cairo's streets are narrow and can be uneven underfoot; modest dress is expected at all four sites.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.
Good to know
Day tour FAQs
Yes — from any hotel in Cairo, at no extra cost.
Yes, entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in the price.
Modest, covering clothing is expected at all four religious sites.
Light to moderate — Old Cairo's historic streets are narrow and sometimes uneven.
Yes — this is a private tour, so just tell your guide on the day.
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