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Old Cairo & Garbage City Cairo Tour | Unusual Experience

Cairo Full-day Tour

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Day 1

Cost Info

Price includes

Hotel pickup and drop off.
Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Entrance fees.
Bottled water.
Taxes and service charges.
Dinner meal.

Price excludes

Personal expenses.
Tippings.
Extra activities not listed.
Professional photo session

Tour Plan

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Pick-up
Your tour begins in the morning when our representative meets you at the designated location, accompanied by a luxury private vehicle driven by a reliable local driver, ensuring a safe and comfortable day tour.
Salah al-Din Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque
Our first stop is the iconic Citadel of Salah el-Din, also known as the Cairo Citadel. It is a medieval fortress built by the legendary Islamic leader Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi to protect the city of Cairo against the Crusaders' attacks. Then it became the seat of Egyptian rulers for about 700 years.

The citadel stands on the Mokattam hills, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of Cairo.

The crown jewel of the Cairo Citadel is the magnificent mosque of Mohammed Ali, constructed between 1830 and 1848, following the Ottoman architectural style. You’ll be impressed by the shiny domes, elegant minarets, and the luxurious internal design of the mosque. Also, the walls of the mosque are paneled with alabaster, which is why the mosque is sometimes known as “the alabaster mosque”.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Then we’ll head to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Africa, where you can feel hundreds of years of civilization blending with Egypt’s authentic spirit. The Bazaar of Khan Elkhalili is packed with countless shops and stalls where you can buy whatever you need, from spices, perfumes, clothes, to jewelry and handmade crafts.
Coptic Cairo
After that, we’ll step into the Coptic Cairo to visit its landmarks and learn more about the Coptic era in Egyptian history.
- Hanging Church
The hanging church is a must-see attraction in Old Cairo because it is the oldest and most prominent church in Cairo. It is known by locals as “El-muallaqa,” which means the hanging church, because it stands on the top of a Roman tower.
- Church of St. Sergius
Locals refer to it as “Abu Serga,” which holds special significance as it is believed to have been built over one of the crypts where the Holy Family took refuge during their journey through Egypt.
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
This 9th-century Jewish temple is the oldest of its type in Cairo. However, it also holds unique significance as it is home to the “Genizah,” a collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts that shed light on centuries of Middle Eastern history.
lunch
Following the Coptic Cairo tour, you’ll have some rest and have your lunch in one of the best local restaurants to try various dishes from Egyptian cuisine
Garbage City
Next, we’ll move to an area at the foot of the Muqattam hills known as “Manshiyet Nasser” where you’ll experience an unusual garbage city Cairo. Tour. This village is locally known as the Garbage City, as it is home to the garbage collectors, or “Zabaleen” in Arabic. Here, tons of Garbage are collected every day, then the inhabitants of the Garbage city begin to carefully sort it by hand to collect plastics, glass, paper, and metals, then clean it and sell it to factories for recycling.
The Cave Church
Can you imagine that this site is home to the largest church in the Middle East, with a capacity of more than 20,000 people. It is the stunning church of St. Simon, which is also called the cave church because it is built at the heart of the mountain. It features impressive carvings of biblical scenes engraved into the mountain walls. Its unique location, spiritual atmosphere, and striking architecture make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking both cultural and religious experiences in Cairo.
Drop-off
At the end of our exceptional tour, we’ll drive you back to your selected location in Cairo.

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Overview

Step into the hidden side of Cairo on this unusual garbage city Cairo tour. Begin your day with a smooth pickup, then proceed to the iconic Cairo Citadel to experience the grandeur of Islamic architecture and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the vibrant city of Cairo from the citadel's summit. The highlight of the citadel tour is the impressive mosque of Mohamed Ali, one of the gems of Islamic heritage in Egypt.

Continue your day trip by exploring the landmarks of Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

The core of our day trip is the garbage city Cairo tour, an unusual attraction at the outskirts of Cairo, where you can discover a whole community of Garbage collectors who earn their living from collecting, sorting, and recycling garbage.

Inside the Garbage City, discover one of the most stunning churches in Egypt, which is carved inside the hills with the largest capacity in the Middle East.
Highlights of the Old Cairo & Garbage City Cairo Tour

Salah al-Din Citadel.
The Mosque of Mohammed Ali.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Coptic Cairo.
Hanging Church.
Church of St. Sergius.
Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Garbage City Cairo tour.
cave church of saint simon.

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