Discover Cairo: Coptic Islamic Tour, Christian Churches and Babylon Fortress
Discover Cairo: Coptic Islamic Tour, Christian Churches and Babylon Fortress
By Blue Sky Travel Group
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Arabic, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Round-trip private transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified (extra fees)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1El-Tahrir Square, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate, EgyptPickup details to be informed upon booking.
- Option 2Marriott Mena House, Cairo, 6 Pyramids Road Cairo، Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 12556, EgyptPickup details to be informed upon booking.
- Option 3Le Méridien Heliopolis, 51 El-Orouba, Almazah, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate 4461030, EgyptPickup details to be informed upon booking.
Pickup details- Pickup details to be informed upon booking.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9399P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Passport name, and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9399P5
Itinerary
- You’ll have 3 starting optionsOr, you can also get picked upSee departure details
- 1Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)Stop: 30 minutesSee details
- 2Coptic Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis)Stop: 20 minutesSee details
- 3Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-AsStop: 30 minutesSee detailsPass byFort of Babylon
- 4Church of St. Sergius and BacchusStop: 20 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 5Synagogue Ben EzraStop: 40 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- eerowags0 contributionsBest of Egypt with Nile River cruiseWe booked Egypt tour that was facilitated by Blue Sky. We had an amazing experience, starting at the Cairo Airport where we were expedited through all the entry and security check points. We were guided through the Cairo sites by Abul, who provided a great history lesson of the area. Afterwards, we boarded the Semirameses III for 4 night Nile cruise. Staff on board were very helpful and a lot of fun to be around. Ship had all the facilities we could ask for, very pleasant experience. Our guide for the Nile portion, Kareem, was extremely knowledgeable, provided so much information and had an amazing passion for the history here. Overall our trip was everything we could ask for and far exceeded our expectations.Written March 5, 2024
- desertpatrick0 contributionsWonderfulThis trip was such a fantastic experience! From the minute we got off the plane the blue sky team took care of everything we needed. From the drivers to the tour guide and everyone in between first class all the way. Our Egyptologist in Cairo, Tut is a great guide. Lots of fun and knows his stuff! Our host on the cruise, Ashraf was always around taking great care of the group. Always keeping us updated on what where and when on this tour. Ashraf also stayed with us on all the excursions taking care of anything we wanted. Our Egyptologist for the cruise, Karim really gave tons of amazing information about everything we saw. He is very knowledgeable and really made everyday a lot of fun, he's fantastic . The boat is well cared for and the staff is friendly and helpful. We totally had the trip of a lifetime you will see amazing things, always felt very safe and watched over when off the boatWritten August 17, 2023
- petesaund0 contributionsEfficient professional serviceA big thankyou to Khalid who made my arrival and departure as well as assistance seamless He was professional engaging efficient and welcoming particularly on arrival when there was a chaotic mass of passengers and he managed to find meWritten July 7, 2023
- Amber P0 contributionsBest Of EgyptWe had the best time in Egypt. We completed the best of Egypt tour. I would highly recommend Blue Sky. We had the best service and care while we were there. The trip was perfect. Having Hussein El Mouneir as our Egyptologist made the trip perfect. He was so knowledgeable and personable. Hussein made sure our trip to Egypt was one we will never forget. Make sure you ask for him to be your guide!Written May 21, 2023
- dorothymD711XW0 contributionsFamily Trip Grand Tour of EgyptRehab, Kareem and Hamada gave our family of 7 an experience of a lifetime. They joyfully managed a group ranging in age from 25 to 90 and made everything fun. The Swiss Pyramids Inn in Cairo was nice. The beds were hard and lots of weddings. The food was great. Marriott Hurghada was a great facility with good food and stunning view. Semiramis 3 was okay accommodation and food but good value for money. Thanks for the wonderful memories!Written May 7, 2023
- LynnHippity0 contributionsNile River Cruise (Luxor to Aswan)We booked a trip through Travelzoo with Travel Discounters/Blue Sky Travel Group for the Nile Cruise called The Best of Egypt. Luxor-Aswan on the MS/Semiramis III ship. The ship is old and not well insulated but our room was okay. We had a large window which was great while on the Nile, but while docked a couple of times next to other cruise ships, we realized that the windows were not sealed, or the vents were open, and the diesel fuel smell was horrible. The ship staff was very nice, in our opinion. The food was average. The guides were awesome. One of the unfortunate excursions to the Edfu Temple was horse/carriage transportation to the Temple - I have to plead that if your travel booking includes this as transportation, please ask for an alternate way to get there. These horses are abused and neglected, whipped and mistreated while you ride in the carriage. Some travelers say not to tip the drivers but the solution is more about doing away with this transportation altogether! Research for yourself if you need to...Written April 12, 2023
- phabphil19460 contributionsFantastic Experiencr of The sights of Egypt!a lovely interesting trip with extremely knowledgable guides. We were well looked after at every juncture & my mobility scooter was accomodated in our mini bus. Lovrly helpers. Everyone was si kind.Written April 7, 2023
- carmendJ7289KO0 contributionsWonderfully Awesome!This excursion exceeded expectations! The trip was well organized and our guides were very knowledgeable, professional and caring. Hussein, "our abibi", was very patient and treated us like family. This is a demanding tour, requiring a lot of walking and crossing the plank ti smaller boats but it is truly worth it!!! I highly recommend this tour to all interested and physically fit. The ages of our group ranged from 75 to 34 and We did it!!! We saw the best of Egypt with the best tour company!!!Written April 5, 2023
- Kim K0 contributionsAn amazing experienceWe booked a trip over Christmas to Egypt through Travel Discounters who contracts with Blue Sky Travel in Cairo. The first half of our trip was spent with Ahmed as our guide and Egyptologist. He was fantastic. We learned so much. He made history come to life. Our trip to Egypt and all the wonders it has to offer would not have been the same without Blue Sky travel and especially Ahmed.Written December 29, 2022
- marianrU6718RX0 contributionsBest of Egypt Tour with Blue Sky Travel Group was the Best!Thank you, Blue Sky Travel Group and Travel Discounters, for a trip of a lifetime! I cannot say enough about the experience on our Best of Egypt tour in September 2021. Everything was amazing and our experience with Egyptologist Kareem Zohny Shemis on our Nile cruise was the best. Touring the tombs and sights with him as our guide was a special experience. Ashraf ensured that our Nile cruise was smooth and all of the details well handled. Our Egyptologist in Cairo, Sahar, was also amazing. After looking forward to this tour for two and a half years, the experience was better than we expected -- thanks to all of the Blue Sky team and an excellent itinerary. Highly recommend.Written November 7, 2022
- Stay7735820 contributionsEgyptian HospitalityOur trip to Cairo and Alexandria was a wonderful experience thanks to our excellent tour guides Tut and Hussein. Their explanations were very informative and the repetition of facts made the information easier to remember. Their passion for their country and its rich history was evident! What an excellent teacher and tour guides! But probably the most important quality they posses is the deep care and concern for the guests!Written October 3, 2022
- FamilyBG220 contributionsAn unforgettable experienceThe island is absolutely stunning! Beyond what I was expecting. It was fairly busy as you'd expect at peak times but it was well organised with staff giving us snorkeling equipment and directing us to sunbeds and individual shade. Our tour guide Carlos was friendly and informative, he did a really good job of checking in with people as well as sharing local knowledge. My partner and daughter went snorkeling, they found the experience amazing, the snorkeling guide Mohammad personally helped my daughter and guided her to see amazing fish and coral. They both loved the experience. Lunch was a buffet and had a decent variety. It was an amazing day which ended with us seeing dolphins on the way back to Hurghada... An amazing sight!Written August 12, 2022
- ML7kc0 contributionsExcellent tripAmazing experience with excellent guides. We were very well taken care of, with great hotels and meals. Sahar and Hamada were our guides and both were knowledgeable and great storytellers. The Nile cruise portion of the trip was well done and the cruise ship clean with good buffet meals. We added on Abu Simbel which was well worth the extra money.Written February 3, 2022
- Marian R0 contributionsBlue Sky Travel Delivered the Best of EgyptMy daughter and I just returned from a Best of Egypt trip with Blue Sky Travel, which we booked through Travel Discounters. This was the trip of a lifetime and the team from Blue Sky Travel was amazing to work with. Traveling down the Nile with our Egyptologist, Kareem Zohny Shemis was educational and fun. Kareem understood how to bring the history and local culture to life and was an outstanding guide for our adventure. Ashraf ensured that all of our needs were accommodated during the cruise. Not only did we experience the major historical highlights during the tour, but we also enjoyed a camel ride, a carriage ride and a felucca trip. The Cairo team of Sahar (Egyptologist) and Abdul were also terrific. Throughout our adventures, Blue Sky made traveling easy. I would highly recommend Blue Sky for seeing Egypt.Written October 4, 2021
- SarahLynnRobinson0 contributionsWouldn't change a thing!I'm normally not one to repeat destinations, but this is one trip I would do again in a heartbeat. Blue Sky truly thought of every detail to make it as special as possible. But the absolute highlight was our incredible guides. Our Cairo guide was Sahar Bayoumi, and our cruise guide was Kareem Shemis...they were hands down the best tour guides I have ever had, and are what made the trip so special for me. Both are brilliant Egyptologists, but also incredibly kind and patient people adept at handling anything the day threw at them. We never felt unsafe or uncomfortable, and our group and guides wound up feeling like family by the end of the week.Written October 4, 2021
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