Cairo mosques, bazaar and Nile sailing: Private tour with lunch

Climb the Ibn Tulun minaret and see all of Islamic Cairo spread below you.

A private tour of Cairo visiting four major Islamic and Coptic sites (Al-Hakim Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Old Cairo churches and Khan el-Khalili bazaar) with felucca sailing on the Nile and lunch at a local koshary restaurant. The guide meets you at your hotel, transport is air-conditioned, and all entry tickets are included. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Al-Hakim Mosque2h · entry included
2. Ibn Tulun Mosque1h · entry included
3. Old Cairo1h
4. Khan el-Khalili1h

Explore Cairo's mosques and bazaars

• Meet tour guide at hotel
• Visit Sultan El Hakim Mosque
• Visit Refaai Mosque
• Visit Ibn Tulun Mosque and climb minaret
• Visit Hanging Church and Saint George Monastery
• Visit Abu Serga Church and hidden crypt
• Walk along Moez Street
• Explore Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

The experience

Your guide picks you up at your hotel in a private air-conditioned car and drives you to Al-Hakim Mosque, a fourteenth-century structure that stands as one of Egypt's most recognizable Islamic buildings. The architecture of the mosque (its arches, domes and carved stone) shows the scale of medieval Islamic craftsmanship. From there you move to the Refaai Mosque, built in the nineteenth century and holding the royal mausoleums of Egypt's late royal family.

Next is Ibn Tulun Mosque, built in the ninth century and the oldest in Egypt. The real draw here is climbing to the top of the minaret: from there you see the whole expanse of Islamic Cairo laid out. The rooftops, the narrow streets, the other minarets rising from the city. After that comes Old Cairo, where you visit the Hanging Church (built in the fourth century and perched on top of a ruined fortress), the Monastery of Saint George and the Abu Serga church, which holds a hidden crypt connected to the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt. The bazaar stop at Khan el-Khalili puts you into the oldest market in the Middle East, where you can watch the daily life of Cairo's traders and shoppers move through the stalls.

You walk Moez Street, the traditional heart of Islamic Cairo, where the rhythm of medieval commerce and craft still shapes the day. Lunch happens at Abu Tark, a well-known koshary restaurant where you eat the dish that defines Cairo street food. The tour closes with felucca sailing on the Nile. A wooden sailboat ride that gives you the river from water level, a different angle on the city. The whole day runs seven to eight hours.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned private car and guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or another language.
• entry tickets to Al-Hakim Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, the Hanging Church and other Old Cairo sites.
• lunch at Abu Tark restaurant.
• felucca sailing on the Nile.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Travel all Egypt

Is this one for you?The tour moves between four major sites and includes walking through the bazaar and climbing the minaret, so expect a full day of standing, climbing stairs and navigating crowded streets. It suits travelers comfortable with a steady pace and active exploration rather than a leisurely one.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What can I see from the top of the Ibn Tulun minaret?

The minaret of Ibn Tulun Mosque offers a view across all of Islamic Cairo: the rooftops, streets, and other minarets of the old city spread out below you.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Yes, lunch at Abu Tark restaurant is included. It serves koshary, a traditional Egyptian dish made with rice, lentils, pasta and tomato sauce.

What is Khan el-Khalili and why visit it?

Khan el-Khalili is the oldest bazaar and market in the Middle East, where you see the daily life and commerce of Cairo's traders and local Egyptians at work.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour start?

No. Your guide meets you at your hotel and transports you in a private air-conditioned car to each stop, so you do not need to arrange anything yourself.

What churches and religious sites are in Old Cairo?

Old Cairo includes the Hanging Church (built in the fourth century on top of a ruined fortress and dedicated to the Virgin Mary), the Monastery of Saint George, and Abu Serga church, which contains a hidden crypt associated with the Holy Family's flight into Egypt.

Is the felucca sailing included?

Yes, felucca sailing on the River Nile is included in the tour. You ride in a traditional wooden sailboat as part of the day's itinerary.