Cairo Tourist Attractions
Cairo Tourist Attractions is your day to Spend a great time between the Islamic, Christian and Jewish Monuments in some of the top places to visit in Cairo.
The Alabaster Mosque
The mosque was designed by a Turkish architect in 1830 that was completed in 1848. There are two pencil shaped minarets, 32 meters each, taking after the Turkish style of mosques as well.
The fountain of ablution
The open court of Amr Ibn El Ass mosque and the fountain of purification.
Hanging Church
One of the oldest churches in Egypt.
Sultan Hassan Madrassa and El Rifai Mosque
Nice view for some of the Islamic monuments from the citadel.
The alabaster mosque
The Alabaster Mosque It was built on the highest point of the citadel and its plan was based on Sultan Ahmed mosque in Istanbul.
The Souk or Khan El Khalili
Egyptian and tourists using to shop in Khan El Khalili for its good price and very good quality.
Khan El Khalili
The air is filled with spices, incense, perfumes and market food. Craftsmen that have passed their trade down for generations line the narrow and intricate streets.
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Cairo attractions and places to visit in Cairo
Cairo tourist attractions are the answer to your questions about what to do in Cairo and what places to visit in Cairo and what to see in Cairo. One of the best things to do in Cairo is to visit Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
First, stop Old Cairo
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel then your archaeologist guide will pick you up with an air-conditioned vehicle to the oldest place of Cairo(Old Cairo) or (Masr el Adima) or (Multi-religious compound) as it is called in Egypt. Your tour will include the Hanging Church (El Muallaqa) like suspended in English because it was built on the ruins of the old two towers that remained from the Roman fortress Babylon.
The Hanging Church dates back to the end of the third century and the beginning of the fourth century A.D. the oldest and the first built-in Basilican style and the most famous Christian Coptic church in Cairo. It was also the seat of the patriarchs after transferring it from Alexandria to Al-Fustat.
Second Stop Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
Then you will visit the church of St. Sergius (Abu Serga) where you will see the place where the Virgin Mary and her son rested during their trip to Egypt. After that, you will head to Ben Ezra Synagogue which is not far from St. Sergius church. It’s believed that the site of the Synagogue, it’s where they found the basket of the baby Moses and where the baby was taken out of the River. Moreover in this Synagogue once was a copy of the Old Testament.
Third stop Citadel of Saladin and Alabaster Mosque
After the Synagogue, you will be taken to another fantastic place where you will breathe fresh air and have a perfect panorama for the whole of Cairo (The Citadel of Saladin) or Qalaa Salah Al-din. The fortress built in 7 years between 1176 and 1183 A.D to protect Cairo from the Crusaders on Mokattam hill near the center of Cairo.
There you will have the chance to visit the Mosque of Muhammed Ali or the Alabaster Mosque which was built between 1828 and 1848. Also, you will compare this Mosque as a perfect example of Ottoman architecture in Egypt and another typical Egyptian architecture Mosque for king Al-Nasser Muhammed Ibn Qalaun dates back to the 14th Century. Meanwhile, you can enjoy your free time visiting Qaser El Gawhara Museum or the Military Museum.
Lunch in a local restaurant and if you still have time, you will pass by the most famous shopping spot in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar then back to your hotel.
Important Notice
As long as you will visit holy places it is better for women to keep long dress and scarf for the holy places.
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Cancellation Policy and refunds
Our goal is to provide extensive tours and excursion services and innovative travel products for our guests to ensure they enjoy the best of what Egypt has to offer as a holiday destination but we understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour plan. We want to make it as easy as possible to do so we try to make our cancellation policy as good as we can and we divided the cancellation policy into Individual Travelers, groups depending on the high and peak period of the season.
Day Tours and Shore Excursions Cancellation
Cancellation by the clients
Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the Company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.
In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied.
- For daily excursions no cancellation fee ( 0 % cancellation fee ) is charged and a full refund is given if the cancellation is received 12 hours before trip starts.
- Less than 12 hours before the trip starts a 50% will be charged as a cancellation fee.
- Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights within Egypt. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to airline’s cancellation policy.
Cancellation by Golavita
We reserve the right to cancel a tour at any circumstances but will not cancel a tour less than 45 days before departure, except for Force Majeure, Low Bookings or clients’ failure to pay the final balance, the Company will, upon cancellation, return all monies paid excluding payment for travel insurance or offer an alternative tour of comparable standard. No compensation will be paid to the Client if cancellation is because of Force Majeure or Low Bookings.
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Cancellation by the clients
Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the Company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.
In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied.
Individual Travelers
- Up to 20 days before arrival date 5% cancellation fee
- 19 – 08 days before arrival date 15% cancellation fee
- 07 days before arrival date 100% cancellation fee
Groups (10 persons or more)
- Up to 30 days before arrival date 5% cancellation fee
- 29 – 16 days before arrival date 25% cancellation fee
- 15 – 08 days before arrival date 50% cancellation fee
- 07 days before arrival date 100% cancellation fee
Christmas & New Year from 20/12 till 06/01 & Easter holidays from 19/03 till 31 /03
- 30 days before arrival date 25% cancellation fee
- 29 – 16 days before arrival date 50% cancellation fee
- 15 days before arrival date 100% cancellation fee
Cancellation by Golavita
We reserve the right to cancel a tour at any circumstances but will not cancel a tour less than 45 days before departure, except for Force Majeure, Low Bookings or clients’ failure to pay the final balance, the Company will, upon cancellation, return all monies paid excluding payment for travel insurance or offer an alternative tour of comparable standard. No compensation will be paid to the Client if cancellation is because of Force Majeure or Low Bookings.
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What is the reservation system in Golavita?
Once you make your mind about the trip or tour package you want, try to make your reservation as early as possible via one of our contacts to give us the chance to secure your space for your wanted trip upon receiving a deposit of 25 %. You can pay the deposits with any kind of credit cards, dollars, Euros or English pounds.
How can I contact Golavita ?
Golavita tour is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to receive and answer your requests or your bookings inquires via phones, Email and lives on line chat. Moreover all our contacts, you can find easily on our home page.
Who do I contact in case of emergency?
Upon your arrival to one of Egypt’s airport and after you will be greeted and welcomed by our staff and on the way to your hotel, our representative will give you papers with all useful information about Egypt and the contact numbers and phone line from which you will keep all the stay and from which you can call us day and night.
What is the official currency in Egypt?Will I be able to exchange dollars, Euros, or other currencies in Egypt?
Egyptian currency is known as Genieh or L.E or Pound .Currency exchange is available at banks, official bureaux de change and most hotels. Banks often have better exchange rates than bureaux de change or hotels. All common international currencies are accepted. There are ATMs in Cairo and other major cities in Egypt that accept any hard currency credit cards
Is it allowed for non-Muslims to enter historical mosques in Egypt?
• Non-Catholics can enter the Vatican and non-Christians are welcomed at churches around the world. While not all the holy mosques of Egypt are off-limits to non-Muslims. All the historical mosques are open for the visit of Muslims/non-Muslims alike like Mohamed Ali Mosque within the Citadel, Amr Ibn El Ass mosque, Ibn Tulun mosque, El Refae mosque, Madrassa of Sultan Hassan and Al Azhar mosque. However, there are protocols which must be followed. Always remember a mosque is a place of prayer and worship for Muslims. It is not a museum.
Can I take pictures while visiting the monuments in Egypt
The answer is between yes and no. in most of the sightseeing it is allowed to take photos and make your trip memorable but there are other places in which you can not take even your camera with you for example Egyptian Museum, Valley of the kings, inside any of the Pyramid, inside the tombs in Sakkara, tombs of noblemen in Luxor, valley of the queens in Luxor.
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