Itinerary
- The Hanging Church: You’ll be met outside your hotel by a Private Tours Egypt representative and board an air-conditioned, private vehicle for the trip to Cairo, to enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Islamic and Coptic sites of the old city.
On this full-day excursion, your guide will take you to the Salah al-Din Citadel. Admire the Alabaster Mosque and also the Al-Gawhara Palace, which was built by Mohammed Ali Pasha in 1814. Visit El Moez Street to see the most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture.
You’ll then proceed to Coptic Cairo to visit the the Hanging church, also known as the Al Mo'allaka Church, to see Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, which sheltered the holy family, and visit Ben Ezra Synagogue.
You can take a break for lunch any time you like during the tour.
Includes
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Mineral water and soft drinks on board the vehicle
- Academic Egyptologist guide
- Service charges and taxes
- Lunch at a good Cairo restaurant
- Meet and greet service at Alexandria port
- Any extras not mentioned as included
Details
• Visit the Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Alabaster Mosque
• Explore the shops in the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
• See the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt
• Explore the shops in the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
• See the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- When you get thereMeeting point
- A Private Tours Egypt representative will meet you at the cruise exit door holding a sign bearing your name.
- Know before you go Rest assured that the operator will be aware of your cruise ship’s departure time and make sure you return at a suitable time. As a guarantee, if you miss your cruise departure because of something related to the operator, the operator will assume responsibility for your accommodation, flight, or transfer to the next port.
- An Egyptian entry visa can be obtained on the cruise ship before your pick-up. This is a service provided by Egyptian Immigration to all passengers on the cruise.
