SAHARA OASIS TRAVEL, EGYPT
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CAIRO OLD ISLAMIC PART ~ SIGHTSEEING |
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OLD ISLAMIC PART SIGHTSEEING Pick up at your stay in Cairo. Drive to the Citadel fortress with a visit to the Mohammed Ali Mosque (the alabaster mosque). The Citadel was built by Salah-El-Din in the 12th Century and was the seat of power for the following 700 years. On the premises is the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, one of the landmarks of Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of the city. The Mohammed Ali mosque was built in Turkish style, very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.Then we will visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and more! Everything for sale in these shops is negotiable.We are going onwards to the Coptic Cairo, home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world and retrace the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago.We will visit the Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and it was believed to have been built at the end of the 3rd century. Built on the outer wall you will see the Greek Church of St. George.Following is a visit to the Church of St. Sergius, a perfect example of Coptic churches and monasteries. It was founded at the end of the 4th century and it stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the holy family during their flight from Egypt.Our tour includes also the visit of to the St. Barbara’s Church who was built between the 4th and 5th centuries. It has preserved ruins of Saint John.Our package includes:
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