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From Giza/Cairo: Day Trip to Christian and Islamic Old Cairo

1. From Giza/Cairo: Day Trip to Christian and Islamic Old Cairo

Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick up you from your Hotel to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue, take your delicious lunch and Then Continue to visit The Citadel of Cairo where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which is Mohamed Ali`s mosque that known as the Alabaster Mosque, then visiting one of the oldest streets in Egypt “ El Moez Le Din Allah” Street, the eloquent witness for historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street Located Such as Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr, then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most Ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tala , The Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital & School of Qalawoon etc…

Cairo: Coptic Cairo, Cave Church & Felucca Private Day Tour

2. Cairo: Coptic Cairo, Cave Church & Felucca Private Day Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick up you at 9:00Am from your Hotel to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, then visit The Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo There are seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner is the largest and has an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 20,000. It is worth a visit if you are interesting to see something different in Egypt, Then enjoy a relaxing experience of a felucca ride in the River Nile, where you can discover the amazing view of Cairo at night or enjoy the sunrise and the warm sun during the day. We can also arrange your birthday party while sailing across the Nile. Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant. Return back to your Hotel.

Cairo: 3-Day Guided Cairo & Pyramids Tour with Nile Cruise

3. Cairo: 3-Day Guided Cairo & Pyramids Tour with Nile Cruise

Day 1 : Pyramids , The Egyptian Museum & Citadel Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy an excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of chefren. Then have your lunch at local restaurant and Move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered. Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Later you will be transferred Back to your hotel Day 2 : Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur and Nile dinner cruise At 08.00 AM ; You will be picked up from your hotel by Sun Pyramids Tours representative to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King zoser. Then Proceed to Dahshur to get inside the Red Pyramid (the oldest true pyramid in history) and see the Bent Pyramid (the most preserved pyramid). After that transfer to Memphis city which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. Then move to Nile cruising to enjoy a night on the Nile while you are in Cairo. So, you are invited to dinner on the Nile cruising restaurant for two hours sailing trip on the Nile with belly dancer, folklore show, Oriental music and dinner. All the time, you’ll be delighted in our Chef’s menu along with a selection of Egyptian favorites, made with the freshest ingredients, and prepared to make it a memorable dining experience. Day 3 : Islamic And Christian Cairo Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick up you at 9:00Am from your Hotel to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue, take your delicious lunch and Then Continue to visit one of the oldest streets in Egypt “ El Moez Le Din Allah” Street, the eloquent witness for historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street Located Such as Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr, then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most Ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tala , The Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital & School of Qalawoon etc… Meals: Lunch. Return back to your Hotel.

Cairo: Islamic and Coptic Cairo Private Tour with Lunch

4. Cairo: Islamic and Coptic Cairo Private Tour with Lunch

As per your request time pick up from your hotel by our tour guide then start your full day tour by visiting old Cairo. The Church of Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress. Then visit The Church of Mother of God Saint Mary in Egyptian Babylon), also known as the Hanging Church is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo) its nave is suspended over a passage. Then visiting old Jewish synagogue this was the synagogue whose geniza or store room was found in the 19th century to contain a treasure of forgotten, stored-away Hebrew, Aramaic and Judeo-Arabic secular and sacred manuscripts. The collection, known as the Cairo Geniza, was brought to the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England at the instigation of Solomon Schechter. It is now divided between several academic libraries, with the majority being kept at the Cambridge University Library. Then visiting Amr ibn Al-as mosque was built in 641-642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa. Then visit El Rifai mosque which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. The mosque was constructed next to two large public squares and of several European style boulevards. Then end the tour by visiting El Sultan Hassan mosque is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today. At the end of the tour start drive you back to your hotel.

Private Overnight Tour to Cairo from Hurghada by Bus

5. Private Overnight Tour to Cairo from Hurghada by Bus

More about Cairo Overnight trip by bus Day One - Topping everything is Giza and its famous pyramids, Feast your eyes on these colossal tombs, the last remaining wonders of the ancient world. Gaze at the great guardian of the complex, the Sphinx, and you may visit the solar boat, which is a boat used to ferry the pharaoh's mummy across the Nile. There’s also another highlight – the Egyptian Museum, which is the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon and exhibited collections that now exceed 120000 masterpieces ranging from the pre-dynastic era. Day two - will begin with a visit to the citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali's Alabaster mosque. The latter in the Ottoman style is so constructed that it can be seen all over Cairo. Next, we go to the fortress of Babylon, to visit the Church of St. Sergio with the Crypt in which the Holy Family sought refuge, the suspended church, which is rich in antiques from the early Christian period, and the Church of St Barbara, in which the relics of St. John. You will not leave Cairo before visiting the oldest market in Africa Khan El Khalili Bazaar to grab memories with you back home. Before the start of your tour, kindly communicate with us via WhatsApp or email to send the hotel room number in order to get the exact pickup time & location. Some hotels don’t allow the cars to enter the reception without room number. +201142222920

2 Days Cairo Tour: Pyramids, Museum, Citadel and Cave Church

6. 2 Days Cairo Tour: Pyramids, Museum, Citadel and Cave Church

Day 1 : Pyramids, The Egyptian Museum & Citadel Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy an excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of chefren. Then have your lunch at local restaurant and Move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered. Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Later you will be transferred Back to your hotel. Day 2 : Coptic Cairo, Cave Church and Felucca Ride Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick up you at 9:00Am from your Hotel to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, then visit The Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo There are seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner is the largest and has an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 20,000. It is worth a visit if you are interesting to see something different in Egypt. Then enjoy a relaxing experience of a felucca ride in the River Nile, where you can discover the amazing view of Cairo at night or enjoy the sunrise and the warm sun during the day. We can also arrange your birthday party while sailing across the Nile. Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant.

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My daughter and I had an excellent day with our guide, Abdelrahman Samy and our driver, Ibrahim Tantawy from Sun Pyramids Tours. I booked the tour on short notice at 2:30am and they were at the hotel lobby at 8:30am to pick us up. The driver handled the hectic streets of Cairo like a pro, which went a long way to making us comfortable. They took us to the regular scheduled locations for our Coptic Cairo tour and a felucca ride on the Nile. They were also happy to take us to a couple of other church locations which I personally requested. Included with the tour was a meal which we thoroughly enjoyed, at Bonne Soirée Restaurant.(Just the food was included but I was happy to pay for the coke & coffees.) At the end of the day they returned my daughter and I safely to our hotel. I wish we had more time for another guided tour with these 2 gentlemen. If in Cairo and you need help planning a tour contact Sun Pyramids Tours I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Sincerely, Peter MacLean Canada