This Islamic and Coptic Cairo tour from Port Said is a private shore excursion through Cairo’s religious heritage. You visit the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo and the Citadel with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with lunch, an English-speaking guide and an air-conditioned vehicle, from $90 per person.
It suits cruise passengers who have already seen the Pyramids, or who are more interested in Cairo’s churches and mosques. The drive from Port Said to Cairo takes about 3 hours each way. Please dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and bring a light scarf for the mosques.
We guarantee you will be back at Port Said at least 2 hours before your ship departs. If we ever miss that, Egypt Day Tours takes full responsibility and pays for your hotel and your flight to the ship’s next port of call, so you can rejoin your cruise.
First time in Egypt? The Cairo day tour from Port Said covers the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. See all our Port Said shore excursions.
Egypt Day Tours offers private Port Said Shore Excursions to enjoy different attractions in Cairo. Enjoy an Islamic and Coptic tour from portsaid to visit the major religious attractions in Cairo. You will visit Citadel of Salah El-Din, Mohammed Ali Mosques, and other Islamic Mosques in Cairo, Visit Ibn Tuloon mosque, Amro ibn El Aas Mosques, continue visiting Coptic Cairo, visit the Hanging church and Abu Serga Church. Book private tour to old Cairo from Port Said online with Egypt Day Tours.
Your Egypt Day Tours guide will be waiting for you outside the Port Said cruise terminal. They will be holding a sign showing your name. It will be quite easy for you to identify them. Then you will proceed to your vehicle and start your tour. Your guide will talk to you not only about the history of ancient Egypt, but also about modern Egypt, Life, religion, politics and all aspects of Life in the country. The journey from Port Said to Cairo will take (Approx. 3 Hours).
All prices are in US dollars per person and depend on your travel dates, group size and hotel category. Every tour is private, so we prepare a quote for your own group. You can pay online through our secure payment gateway with no extra costs or surcharges.
After you book, we email your confirmation and tour voucher with all the contact numbers you need.
Tipping is not included and is at your discretion.
100% refund if you cancel 60 or more days before arrival, 50% refund at 30 to 59 days, and free rebooking to new dates inside 30 days. Full details on our cancellation policy page.
A 20% deposit by card confirms your booking (70% for groups of 20 or more). You pay the balance in Egypt.
We strongly recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy page lists the providers we trust.
Not included unless listed: special entry tickets (such as inside a pyramid), visa fees, tips and personal expenses.
You’ll visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, the Mohammed Ali Mosque, and other historic mosques including Ibn Tulun and Amr ibn al-As, some of Cairo’s most important Islamic landmarks.
The tour continues into Coptic Cairo with stops at historic churches, giving you a look at Egypt’s early Christian heritage alongside its Islamic history.
Your Egypt Day Tours guide and manager will be waiting for you right outside the cruise docking spot in Port Said, holding a sign with your name so you’re easy to find.
Yes, this is a private shore excursion from Port Said, designed to fit within your cruise’s time in port.
Yes, you’ll travel between sites in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your guide throughout the day.