Egyphoria
Lanterns hanging in a lane of old Cairo

Old Cairo & the Cave Church

Churches, a synagogue and the first mosque in Africa — then the cliffs of Mokattam.

Duration
1 day
Route
Old Cairo · Mokattam
Travel
Private, just you
From
On request
The journey

Churches, a synagogue and the first mosque in Africa — then the cliffs of Mokattam.

Churches, a synagogue and the first mosque in Africa within a few streets of each other, the Cave Church carved into the Mokattam cliffs, and an evening in Khan El Khalili.

This is one day of our flagship journeys, run on its own — private, with your own guide and car.

Day by day

1 day, step by step.

Day 1 · Cairo

Old Cairo

Churches, a synagogue and the first mosque in Africa within a few streets of each other, the Cave Church carved into the Mokattam cliffs, and an evening in Khan El Khalili.

  • BreakfastBreakfast at Koshary Abou Tarek
  • MorningReligious Complex of Old Cairo — the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, St George’s Church and the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As
  • MiddaySt Simon the Tanner Monastery (the Cave Church) and Garbage City, Mokattam
  • AfternoonFustat Pottery Village
  • DinnerDinner at Hagouga
  • EveningKhan El Khalili in the evening

NightBack to your hotel in Cairo

Included

Included

  • A private guide and car for the day
  • Breakfast at Koshary Abou Tarek and dinner at Hagouga
  • Water through the day
  • Entry to every listed site

Not included

  • Your hotel
  • Flights and your Egypt entry visa
  • Tips
  • Drinks not listed

Questions, answered

Is this the same day as in your flagships?

Yes — it is the same day, run privately for your group with your own guide and car. Add more days and it becomes one of our flagship journeys.

Do you offer student discounts?

Yes. If you are studying, mention it when you book or message us and we will apply a special discount.

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