Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Unleash your inner with Flying Carpet Tours and get to visit some of the most famous landmarks in the city through Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour where you will explore the countless monuments in the biggest museum in the world and then discover the citadel which was built to protect Cairo from the enemies and it shed light on the medieval warfare and then get an astonishing journey to a very special place in the heart of Cairo to visit Old Cairo with its beautiful surroundings. 

feast your eyes with the gorgeous Egyptian Museum with its artifacts and learn about the mummification in Ancient Egypt via Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour the museum contains many tombs filled with amazing statues and paintings of Egyptian Gods that would help the mummy in the afterlife, protect them against tomb robbers, and pay homage to their religious symbols. They also contain messages and magic spells to ward off evil and furniture to use in the afterlife as they thought, also it includes a big and rare collection of the Ancient Egyptian antiques and monuments, as well as the treasure of Tutankhamun, which is the most mysterious and marvelous monuments

The Egyptian Museum is considered one of the main attractions in Cairo, discover the outstanding museum with Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour and get to know more about the museum which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures as the Museum contains more than 120.000 masterpieces. The Egyptian Museum holds an incredibly amazing exhibit, which shed light on the Ancient Egyptian glamorous monuments such as, sarcophagi, jeweler, Mummies pottery and of course the magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamen, as well as they discovered The Death Mask of the boy king in its tomb, and they found out that it was made of solid and pure gold, as it was considered as the most amazing object that has ever made. That museum was built in the dynasty of Muhammad Ali Pasha, as he ordered to construct an Ancient Egyptian monuments and antiquities museum that includes the whole ruins of the Pharaonic era in one place. 

Take the steps that lead to scout around Salah El Din Citadel which was an Egyptian old fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies and it shed light on the medieval warfare. The citadel was also used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. With Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour you will get the chance to visit Mohamed Ali Mosque with its charming decorations that shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design. Get a spiritual journey to Coptic Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Enjoy discovering the Hanging Church which includes in its interior about 13 flourishing pillars, it also shed light on the stories of Jesus and his 12 apostles.

Live the adventure with Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour and visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac. Finally you will visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church".  Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Explore Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

 

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 

• Excursion to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites

• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo 

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion 

• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes 

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary

• Tipping

For more info about Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Feast your soul with Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour and get a spiritual journey to discover the outstanding religious landmarks in the historical city of Cairo. Explore the great Citadel of Salah El Din and get the chance to visit the astonishing mosque of Mohamed Ali. Enjoy visiting the fascinating sights located in the heart of Cairo while exploring the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. 

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour allow you to walk through El Muizz Street which still displays the greatest density of significant Islamic monuments in the whole world, meander among Khan El-Khalili streets, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars, Explore Old Cairo which sacred to three major religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, the area is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls, enjoy the fabulous Egyptian heritage in a very special area in the heart of Cairo with Flying Carpet Tours.

Start your tour scouting around Salah El Din Citadel which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. Today the Citadel offers breathtaking views over the city and several museums dedicated to Egypt’s police and military. Beguile your eyes with our Islamic Cairo Tour and visit Mohamed Ali Mosque which was constructed by Yousef Bouhnaq, who was a Turkish architect who came to Cairo from Istanbul to construct this marvelous mosque for Mohammed Ali Pasha who ruled Egypt in 1805 till 1849 A.D. You’ll enjoy exploring the beautiful designing of this fabulous mosque as it had a square shape and every side of it is 41m, it also contain a central dome in its roof that stands on four huge arches and supported by huge piers, as well as its decoration shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design.

Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Our Coptic Cairo Tour allows you to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Islamic Cairo is not more or less Islamic than the rest of the city, but it's the area of the city which holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the new city that was constructed by the Fatimid dynasty in 969 AD, scout Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque considered the first Mosque built in Egypt, It was built in Al-Fustat, known as Crown of the Mosques, Erected in 642 AD (21 AH) by Amr Ibn al Aas, also not only used for worship, but used as a court for settling religious and civil disputes for Islamic khalifa.

Live the adventure with our Old Cairo Tour and visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac. Finally you will walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East as it dates back to 1382 A.D. You will have the opportunity to buy Ancient Egyptian statues, galabiyyas, t-shirts, souvenirs for family, friends or even as a beautiful memory, belly dancing costume, silvers and gold items. Go shopping and discover your haggling skills while enjoying the spectacular sights of this fabulous street and wander at the marvelous and ancient buildings. Finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, he will escort you to an awesome tour to the Citadel of Salah El Din, beguile your eyes while watching Mohamed Ali Mosque, with its alabaster walls, Learn more how it was used to defend Cairo and it was the center of Salah El Din's government, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and The Church of Abu Serga, Proceed to the dizzying Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets, it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 

• Excursion to Islamic and Coptic Cairo as mentioned above  

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide to the sites mentioned above 

• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo 

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion 

• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary

• Tipping

For more info about Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Once you come to Cairo which is the capital of Egypt and the largest capital in the Middle East, you will be in need to one of our fabulous Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour, which will make you get excited by visiting many places in Cairo, which is also called in Arabic Al Qahira, that means “the Victorious city”, as it has marvelous history and it is known as the city of a Thousand Minarets, therefore it has a variety in its culture and civilization, So, you will find many Cairo Tours that will make you exploring the most amazing Cairo Attractions that include many ancient and modern landmarks, which made it became as an open museum for the Pharaonic, Roman, and Greek monuments.

Experience Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour walk through the biggest museum in the world, the Egyptian Museum where you will watch the great amount of preservation and monuments of 5000 years of civilization including the outstanding treasures of kings Tutankhamu, scout  Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour you will scout around Salah El Din Citadel which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties, the citadel was originally built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders.

Feast you soul with astonishing Egyptian Museum known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, located at the edge of the first desert plateau between the pyramids and Cairo. Considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world, which displays large rare collections of 5000 years of arts, the museum houses an unbelievable exhibit depicting ancient Egypt's glorious reign. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jeweler and of course King Tutankhamen's treasures, founded in the 19th century by the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, to halt the plundering of archaeological sites and to arrange the exhibition of the collected artifacts, The Azbakian garden in Cairo was first used as a storage place for these artifacts, a museum was prepared at Boulaq, then transferred to an annex of the Giza palace of Ismail pasha, The present museum was built in 1900, in the neoclassical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon.

Reveal the legends of Citadel of Salah El Din which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. The citadel has three main areas: the main fortress and eastern walls, which were built by the great Salahedin El-Ayyoubi in 1176, the southern enclosure with 19th century walls and the lower enclosure extending down the western face of the hill. The Citadel consists of the Military Museum, the Police Museum, the Royal Carriages Museum, and the Qaser El Gawhara Museum, Mamluk Mosque of El Nasser Mohamed, and the small wonderful Mosque of Suleiman Pasha El Khadim, amazing Mohamed Ali Mosque, and The Bir Yusuf (Salah ad-Din's Well) was dug in order to supply the occupants of the fortress with water. which was an old Egyptian fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies, built by Saladin El Ayouby during the end of the 12th century. 

The citadel was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. Don’t miss the chance to explore the fascinating finds of the impressive Mohamed Ali Mosque, then embrace the ravishing of military museum, and then head out to visit the impressive Gawhara Palace which named after Gawhara Hanem, Mohamed Ali's last wife.

Choose from various tours, one of the amazing tours is Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour which is considered a spiritual journey the visit religious landmarks in Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church; it is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible, considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D and the beginning of the 4th Century A.D. Some historians believe that it was built earlier, and it might have been a Roman Temple that was later converted to a Roman Church. 

You will also visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. Proceed to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church".  Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. 

Explore Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

 

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 

• Excursion to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites

• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo 

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion 

• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes 

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary

• Tipping

For more info about Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Get amazed with Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tours and scout around the Hanging Church which is one of the most charming churches in Egypt and the Middle East, it dates back to the third century A.D and built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon.  Moreover you can try Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tours and visit the main religious sites in Cairo such as Ben Ezra Synagogue and then take the steps that lead to walk through one of the oldest streets in Cairo, known as Khan El Khalili Bazaar as it dates back to 1382 A.D.

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour allow you to walk through El Muizz Street which still displays the greatest density of significant Islamic monuments in the whole world, meander among Khan El-Khalili streets, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars, Explore Old Cairo which sacred to three major religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, the area is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls, enjoy the fabulous Egyptian heritage in a very special area in the heart of Cairo with Flying Carpet Tours.

No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit Old Cairo which sacred to three major religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, explore the history of the three religious tin this area , scout Salah El Din Citadel, The citadel of Salah El Din is the seat of government and major Headquarters of Salah El Din, medieval fortress, with large imposing gateways, towers and high defending walls, The Citadel was fortified by the Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din to protect them from Crusaders, Saladin set out to build a wall surround both Cairo and Fustat. Built on a promontory beneath the Muqattam Hill, The citadel has three main areas: the main fortress and eastern walls, which were built by the great Salah el din El-Ayyoubi in 1176, the southern enclosure with 19th century walls and the lower enclosure extending down the western face of the hill.

Islamic Cairo is not more or less Islamic than the rest of the city, but it's the area of the city which holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the new city that was constructed by the Fatimid dynasty in 969 AD, scout Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque considered the first Mosque built in Egypt, It was built in Al-Fustat, known as Crown of the Mosques, Erected in 642 AD (21 AH) by Amr Ibn al Aas, also not only used for worship, but used as a court for settling religious and civil disputes for Islamic khalifa.

Visit Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Our Coptic Cairo Tour allows you to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. 

Visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac.

Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, he will escort you to an awesome tour to the Citadel of Salah El Din, beguile your eyes while watching Mohamed Ali Mosque, with its alabaster walls, Learn more how it was used to defend Cairo and it was the center of Salah El Din's government, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and The Church of Abu Serga, Proceed to the dizzying Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets, it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 

• Excursion to Islamic and Coptic Cairo as mentioned above  

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide to the sites mentioned above 

• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo 

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion 

• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt 

• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary

• Tipping

For more info about Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo Tour

If you are in Cairo and looking for the best tours in the city, Flying Carpet Tours offering Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo Tour which allows you to explore some of the most recognizable sites in the city. Walk through the biggest museum in the world and explore the countless artifacts located in the Egyptian Museum including the priceless collection of King Tutankhamun. Get a spiritual journey to the heart of Cairo and discover the religious landmarks such as the famous Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Choose Egyptian Museum Tour and explore the museum which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures as the Museum contains more than 120.000 masterpieces. The Egyptian Museum holds an incredibly amazing exhibit, which shed light on the Ancient Egyptian glamorous monuments such as, sarcophagi, jeweler, Mummies pottery and of course the magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamen, as well as they discovered The Death Mask of the boy king in its tomb, and they found out that it was made of solid and pure gold, as it was considered as the most amazing object that has ever made. That museum was built in the dynasty of Muhammad Ali Pasha, as he ordered to construct an Ancient Egyptian monuments and antiquities museum that includes the whole ruins of the Pharaonic era in one place. The Museum holds huge two floors, the first one includes the fabulous statues that belong to Ramses II and many Ancient Egyptian rulers, moreover the beautiful ancient make ups, coins, weapons, irrigation tools and military vehicles which were made by Ahmus.
Furthermore the great second floor includes many mysterious rooms, such as the room of the animals mummification that has a lot of mummified animals, as well as the marvelous Tutankhamun’s treasure with its brilliant gold. The room holds many objects such as, the crown, death mast and more, there is also the mummies room which includes a lot of Ancient king’s mummies like Amenhotep III, and you will find many other artifacts and antiques such as the large four gilded boxes which fit inside each other, thrones, a beautiful royal toilet seat, an ancient trumpet, as well as the gold funerary mask and sarcophagus.

After finishing your Egyptian Museum Tour you will get a memorable trip to visit the amazing religious sightseeing located in the heart of Cairo. Experience Old Cairo Tour and get the chance to visit the Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Enjoy Discovering the Hanging Church, which includes in its interior about 13 flourishing pillars, it also shed light on the stories of Jesus and his 12 apostles. Live the adventure and visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac.

Finally you will visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church".  Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Explore Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which is the most important museum in Egypt, as it contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities. It also has an exhibit dedicated to The King Tutankhamen's treasure, including his six gilded coffins and magnificent death mask; which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Old Cairo which located on the right bank of the Nile, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to the Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Unleash your inner with Flying Carpet Tours and get to visit some of the most famous landmarks in the city through Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour where you will explore the countless monuments in the biggest museum in the world and then discover the citadel which was built to protect Cairo from the enemies and it shed light on the medieval warfare and then get an astonishing journey to a very special place in the heart of Cairo to visit Old Cairo with its beautiful surroundings.

The Egyptian Museum is considered one of the main attractions in Cairo, discover the outstanding museum with Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour and get to know more about the museum which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures as the Museum contains more than 120.000 masterpieces. The Egyptian Museum holds an incredibly amazing exhibit, which shed light on the Ancient Egyptian glamorous monuments such as, sarcophagi, jeweler, Mummies pottery and of course the magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamen, as well as they discovered The Death Mask of the boy king in its tomb, and they found out that it was made of solid and pure gold, as it was considered as the most amazing object that has ever made. That museum was built in the dynasty of Muhammad Ali Pasha, as he ordered to construct an Ancient Egyptian monuments and antiquities museum that includes the whole ruins of the Pharaonic era in one place.

Take the steps that lead to scout around Salah El Din Citadel which was an Egyptian old fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies and it shed light on the medieval warfare. The citadel was also used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel.
With Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour you will get the chance to visit Mohamed Ali Mosque with its charming decorations that shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design. Get a spiritual journey to Coptic Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Enjoy discovering the Hanging Church which includes in its interior about 13 flourishing pillars, it also shed light on the stories of Jesus and his 12 apostles.

Live the adventure with Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour and visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith.
Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac. Finally you will visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church".  Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Explore Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Feast your soul with Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour and get a spiritual journey to discover the outstanding religious landmarks in the historical city of Cairo. Explore the great Citadel of Salah El Din and get the chance to visit the astonishing mosque of Mohamed Ali. Enjoy visiting the fascinating sights located in the heart of Cairo while exploring the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Start your tour scouting around Salah El Din Citadel which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. Today the Citadel offers breathtaking views over the city and several museums dedicated to Egypt’s police and military. Beguile your eyes with our Islamic Cairo Tour and visit Mohamed Ali Mosque which was constructed by Yousef Bouhnaq, who was a Turkish architect who came to Cairo from Istanbul to construct this marvelous mosque for Mohammed Ali Pasha who ruled Egypt in 1805 till 1849 A.D. You’ll enjoy exploring the beautiful designing of this fabulous mosque as it had a square shape and every side of it is 41m, it also contain a central dome in its roof that stands on four huge arches and supported by huge piers, as well as its decoration shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design.

Visit Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Our Coptic Cairo Tour allows you to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history.

Visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac.

Then visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Finally you will walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East as it dates back to 1382 A.D. You will have the opportunity to buy Ancient Egyptian statues, galabiyyas, t-shirts, souvenirs for family, friends or even as a beautiful memory, belly dancing costume, silvers and gold items. Go shopping and discover your haggling skills while enjoying the spectacular sights of this fabulous street and wander at the marvelous and ancient buildings. Finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, he will escort you to an awesome tour to the Citadel of Salah El Din, beguile your eyes while watching Mohamed Ali Mosque, with its alabaster walls, Learn more how it was used to defend Cairo and it was the center of Salah El Din's government, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and The Church of Abu Serga, Proceed to the dizzying Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets, it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to Islamic and Coptic Cairo as mentioned above 
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide to the sites mentioned above
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Experience Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour walk through the biggest museum in the world, the Egyptian Museum where you will watch the great amount of preservation and monuments of 5000 years of civilization including the outstanding treasures of kings Tutankhamu, scout  Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour you will scout around Salah El Din Citadel which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties, the citadel was originally built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders.

The Egyptian Museum is considered one of the main attractions in Cairo, discover the outstanding museum with Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour and get to know more about the museum which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures as the Museum contains more than 120.000 masterpieces. The Egyptian Museum holds an incredibly amazing exhibit, which shed light on the Ancient Egyptian glamorous monuments such as, sarcophagi, jeweler, Mummies pottery and of course the magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamen, as well as they discovered The Death Mask of the boy king in its tomb, and they found out that it was made of solid and pure gold, as it was considered as the most amazing object that has ever made. That museum was built in the dynasty of Muhammad Ali Pasha, as he ordered to construct an Ancient Egyptian monuments and antiquities museum that includes the whole ruins of the Pharaonic era in one place.

Reveal the legends of Citadel of Salah El Din which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. The citadel has three main areas: the main fortress and eastern walls, which were built by the great Salahedin El-Ayyoubi in 1176, the southern enclosure with 19th century walls and the lower enclosure extending down the western face of the hill. The Citadel consists of the Military Museum, the Police Museum, the Royal Carriages Museum, and the Qaser El Gawhara Museum, Mamluk Mosque of El Nasser Mohamed, and the small wonderful Mosque of Suleiman Pasha El Khadim, amazing Mohamed Ali Mosque, and The Bir Yusuf (Salah ad-Din's Well) was dug in order to supply the occupants of the fortress with water. which was an old Egyptian fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies, built by Saladin El Ayouby during the end of the 12th century.

With Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour you will get the chance to visit Mohamed Ali Mosque with its charming decorations that shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design. Get a spiritual journey to Coptic Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Enjoy discovering the Hanging Church which includes in its interior about 13 flourishing pillars, it also shed light on the stories of Jesus and his 12 apostles.

You will also visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. Proceed to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church".  Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history.

Explore Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour allow you to walk through El Muizz Street which still displays the greatest density of significant Islamic monuments in the whole world, meander among Khan El-Khalili streets, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars, Explore Old Cairo which sacred to three major religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, the area is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls, enjoy the fabulous Egyptian heritage in a very special area in the heart of Cairo with Flying Carpet Tours.

No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit Old Cairo which sacred to three major religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, explore the history of the three religious tin this area , scout Salah El Din Citadel, The citadel of Salah El Din is the seat of government and major Headquarters of Salah El Din, medieval fortress, with large imposing gateways, towers and high defending walls, The Citadel was fortified by the Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din to protect them from Crusaders, Saladin set out to build a wall surround both Cairo and Fustat. Built on a promontory beneath the Muqattam Hill, The citadel has three main areas: the main fortress and eastern walls, which were built by the great Salah el din El-Ayyoubi in 1176, the southern enclosure with 19th century walls and the lower enclosure extending down the western face of the hill.

Visit Hanging Church which built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D.

Visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac.

Coptic Cairo Tour allows you to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Finally you will walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East as it dates back to 1382 A.D. You will have the opportunity to buy Ancient Egyptian statues, galabiyyas, t-shirts, souvenirs for family, friends or even as a beautiful memory, belly dancing costume, silvers and gold items. Go shopping and discover your haggling skills while enjoying the spectacular sights of this fabulous street and wander at the marvelous and ancient buildings. Finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, he will escort you to an awesome tour to the Citadel of Salah El Din, beguile your eyes while watching Mohamed Ali Mosque, with its alabaster walls, Learn more how it was used to defend Cairo and it was the center of Salah El Din's government, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and The Church of Abu Serga, Proceed to the dizzying Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets, it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to Islamic and Coptic Cairo as mentioned above
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide to the sites mentioned above
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

feast your eyes with the gorgeous Egyptian Museum with its artifacts and learn about the mummification in Ancient Egypt via Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour the museum contains many tombs filled with amazing statues and paintings of Egyptian Gods that would help the mummy in the afterlife, protect them against tomb robbers, and pay homage to their religious symbols. They also contain messages and magic spells to ward off evil and furniture to use in the afterlife as they thought, also it includes a big and rare collection of the Ancient Egyptian antiques and monuments, as well as the treasure of Tutankhamun, which is the most mysterious and marvelous monuments

Feast you soul with astonishing Egyptian Museum known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, located at the edge of the first desert plateau between the pyramids and Cairo. Considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world, which displays large rare collections of 5000 years of arts, the museum houses an unbelievable exhibit depicting ancient Egypt's glorious reign. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jeweler and of course King Tutankhamen's treasures, founded in the 19th century by the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, to halt the plundering of archaeological sites and to arrange the exhibition of the collected artifacts, The Azbakian garden in Cairo was first used as a storage place for these artifacts, a museum was prepared at Boulaq, then transferred to an annex of the Giza palace of Ismail pasha, The present museum was built in 1900, in the neoclassical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon.

Take the steps that lead to scout around Salah El Din Citadel which was an Egyptian old fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies and it shed light on the medieval warfare. The citadel was also used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. With Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour you will get the chance to visit Mohamed Ali Mosque with its charming decorations that shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design. Get a spiritual journey to Coptic Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Enjoy discovering the Hanging Church which includes in its interior about 13 flourishing pillars, it also shed light on the stories of Jesus and his 12 apostles.

Live the adventure with Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour and visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac. Finally you will visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church".  Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Explore Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Feast your soul with Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour and get a spiritual journey to discover the outstanding religious landmarks in the historical city of Cairo. Explore the great Citadel of Salah El Din and get the chance to visit the astonishing mosque of Mohamed Ali. Enjoy visiting the fascinating sights located in the heart of Cairo while exploring the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Start your tour scouting around Salah El Din Citadel which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. Today the Citadel offers breathtaking views over the city and several museums dedicated to Egypt’s police and military. Beguile your eyes with our Islamic Cairo Tour and visit Mohamed Ali Mosque which was constructed by Yousef Bouhnaq, who was a Turkish architect who came to Cairo from Istanbul to construct this marvelous mosque for Mohammed Ali Pasha who ruled Egypt in 1805 till 1849 A.D. You’ll enjoy exploring the beautiful designing of this fabulous mosque as it had a square shape and every side of it is 41m, it also contain a central dome in its roof that stands on four huge arches and supported by huge piers, as well as its decoration shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design.

Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Our Coptic Cairo Tour allows you to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Islamic Cairo is not more or less Islamic than the rest of the city, but it's the area of the city which holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the new city that was constructed by the Fatimid dynasty in 969 AD, scout Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque considered the first Mosque built in Egypt, It was built in Al-Fustat, known as Crown of the Mosques, Erected in 642 AD (21 AH) by Amr Ibn al Aas, also not only used for worship, but used as a court for settling religious and civil disputes for Islamic khalifa.

Live the adventure with our Old Cairo Tour and visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac. Finally you will walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East as it dates back to 1382 A.D. You will have the opportunity to buy Ancient Egyptian statues, galabiyyas, t-shirts, souvenirs for family, friends or even as a beautiful memory, belly dancing costume, silvers and gold items. Go shopping and discover your haggling skills while enjoying the spectacular sights of this fabulous street and wander at the marvelous and ancient buildings. Finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, he will escort you to an awesome tour to the Citadel of Salah El Din, beguile your eyes while watching Mohamed Ali Mosque, with its alabaster walls, Learn more how it was used to defend Cairo and it was the center of Salah El Din's government, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and The Church of Abu Serga, Proceed to the dizzying Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets, it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to Islamic and Coptic Cairo as mentioned above
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide to the sites mentioned above
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Once you come to Cairo which is the capital of Egypt and the largest capital in the Middle East, you will be in need to one of our fabulous Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour, which will make you get excited by visiting many places in Cairo, which is also called in Arabic Al Qahira, that means “the Victorious city”, as it has marvelous history and it is known as the city of a Thousand Minarets, therefore it has a variety in its culture and civilization, So, you will find many Cairo Tours that will make you exploring the most amazing Cairo Attractions that include many ancient and modern landmarks, which made it became as an open museum for the Pharaonic, Roman, and Greek monuments.

Feast you soul with astonishing Egyptian Museum known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, located at the edge of the first desert plateau between the pyramids and Cairo. Considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world, which displays large rare collections of 5000 years of arts, the museum houses an unbelievable exhibit depicting ancient Egypt's glorious reign. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jeweler and of course King Tutankhamen's treasures, founded in the 19th century by the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, to halt the plundering of archaeological sites and to arrange the exhibition of the collected artifacts, The Azbakian garden in Cairo was first used as a storage place for these artifacts, a museum was prepared at Boulaq, then transferred to an annex of the Giza palace of Ismail pasha, The present museum was built in 1900, in the neoclassical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon.

Reveal the legends of Citadel of Salah El Din which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. The citadel has three main areas: the main fortress and eastern walls, which were built by the great Salahedin El-Ayyoubi in 1176, the southern enclosure with 19th century walls and the lower enclosure extending down the western face of the hill. The Citadel consists of the Military Museum, the Police Museum, the Royal Carriages Museum, and the Qaser El Gawhara Museum, Mamluk Mosque of El Nasser Mohamed, and the small wonderful Mosque of Suleiman Pasha El Khadim, amazing Mohamed Ali Mosque, and The Bir Yusuf (Salah ad-Din's Well) was dug in order to supply the occupants of the fortress with water. which was an old Egyptian fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies, built by Saladin El Ayouby during the end of the 12th century.

The citadel was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. Don’t miss the chance to explore the fascinating finds of the impressive Mohamed Ali Mosque, then embrace the ravishing of military museum, and then head out to visit the impressive Gawhara Palace which named after Gawhara Hanem, Mohamed Ali's last wife.

Choose from various tours, one of the amazing tours is Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour which is considered a spiritual journey the visit religious landmarks in Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church; it is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible, considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D and the beginning of the 4th Century A.D. Some historians believe that it was built earlier, and it might have been a Roman Temple that was later converted to a Roman Church.

You will also visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. Proceed to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church".  Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. You will also enjoy walking throw Khan El Khalili Bazaar and bye fabulous souvenirs.

Explore Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Get amazed with Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour and scout around the Hanging Church which is one of the most charming churches in Egypt and the Middle East, it dates back to the third century A.D and built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon.  Moreover you can try Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tours and visit the main religious sites in Cairo such as Ben Ezra Synagogue and then take the steps that lead to walk through one of the oldest streets in Cairo, known as Khan El Khalili Bazaar as it dates back to 1382 A.D.

No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit Old Cairo which sacred to three major religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, explore the history of the three religious tin this area , scout Salah El Din Citadel, The citadel of Salah El Din is the seat of government and major Headquarters of Salah El Din, medieval fortress, with large imposing gateways, towers and high defending walls, The Citadel was fortified by the Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din to protect them from Crusaders, Saladin set out to build a wall surround both Cairo and Fustat. Built on a promontory beneath the Muqattam Hill, The citadel has three main areas: the main fortress and eastern walls, which were built by the great Salah el din El-Ayyoubi in 1176, the southern enclosure with 19th century walls and the lower enclosure extending down the western face of the hill.

Islamic Cairo is not more or less Islamic than the rest of the city, but it's the area of the city which holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the new city that was constructed by the Fatimid dynasty in 969 AD, scout Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque considered the first Mosque built in Egypt, It was built in Al-Fustat, known as Crown of the Mosques, Erected in 642 AD (21 AH) by Amr Ibn al Aas, also not only used for worship, but used as a court for settling religious and civil disputes for Islamic khalifa.

Visit Hanging Church which was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D. Our Coptic Cairo Tour allows you to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history.

Visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac.

Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, he will escort you to an awesome tour to the Citadel of Salah El Din, beguile your eyes while watching Mohamed Ali Mosque, with its alabaster walls, Learn more how it was used to defend Cairo and it was the center of Salah El Din's government, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and The Church of Abu Serga, Proceed to the dizzying Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets, it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

•Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
•Excursion to Islamic and Coptic Cairo as mentioned above
•Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
•English speaking guide to the sites mentioned above
•One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
•Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
•All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
•All service charges and taxes

Excluded

•Visa to Egypt
•Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
•Tipping

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