Cairo · Private travel
Old Cairo Full Day: Islamic Heritage & Coptic Treasures
One seamless private day linking Egypt’s Christian quarter, Islamic monuments, and the bazaar. You see how faiths share the same river city — without changing guides or losing time in traffic guesses.Designed for international travellersGuests with…
The day, in gold
What this private programme holds
- Full-day private Old Cairo tour covering Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili with a female Egyptologist.
- Licensed Egyptian female tour guide (private)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Greater Cairo / Giza
- Bottled water throughout the day
- Private vehicle and licensed local guide — never merged with another group
Overview
Written around your dates — not a coach script
One seamless private day linking Egypt’s Christian quarter, Islamic monuments, and the bazaar. You see how faiths share the same river city — without changing guides or losing time in traffic guesses.Designed for international travellersGuests with one full day for “the other Cairo” after the pyramids, including cruise passengers with a long Cairo stop.Safety, comfort, and authentic historyVehicle between sites, walking only in compact historic cores, and a single point of contact all day.What Makes This Tour DifferentCoptic compoundCitadel panoramaSultan HassanKhan El KhaliliOne guide, one driver, one rhythmInclusionsLicensed Egyptian female tour guide (private)Private air-conditioned vehicle and driverHotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Greater Cairo / GizaBottled water throughout the dayAll mentioned entrance feesGuidance in native-level EnglishAll service charges and taxesExclusionsGratuities for guide and driver (optional, appreciated)Personal shopping and extrasMeals unless listedPyramid interior tickets unless specifiedTravel insuranceReady to travel privately? Send a WhatsApp enquiry or book instantly. Egyptiva Tours will confirm pickup, pace, and any custom requests before you arrive.
Itinerary
The rhythm of the day
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Start in Coptic Cairo while it is still quiet.
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Hanging Church, St Sergius, Ben Ezra.
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Mohamed Ali Mosque and city views.
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Local restaurant near Islamic Cairo.
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Sultan Hassan or Al-Azhar area, then Khan El Khalili.
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Hotel drop-off.
Included
- Licensed Egyptian female tour guide (private)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Greater Cairo / Giza
- Bottled water throughout the day
- All mentioned entrance fees
- Guidance in native-level English
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional, appreciated)
- Personal shopping and extras
- Meals unless listed
- Pyramid interior tickets unless specified
- Travel insurance
People also ask
Questions guests send before they book
Is this operated by Egyptiva Tours as a private journey?
Yes. Egyptiva Tours is a private travel company. This programme is run exclusively for your party — licensed local Egyptologist guide, private vehicle and driver, no other guests added to the car.
What is included in the price?
Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, a licensed guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle, driver, bottled water, and the sites named on this page. Entrance tickets and lunch are listed in the inclusions so nothing is invented on the day.
Can you reshape this itinerary?
Yes. Share flight times, walking comfort, photography goals, or a must-see site and we rewrite the hour-by-hour. Use Plan my tour for a full brief, or WhatsApp reservations if you already know the date.
Who meets us, and in which language?
A licensed Egyptian Egyptologist guide and private driver assigned by the company. Guiding is in English unless you request another language in advance. The same team stays with you all day; the reservations desk remains on WhatsApp.
Is this suitable for families, seniors, or a solo traveller?
Yes. Tell us ages and any walking limits. We adjust temple circuits, add shade stops, and keep the pace unhurried. Solo travellers are collected from the hotel or airport in a private car. A female guide can be requested.
Are there obligatory shopping stops?
No. Egyptiva Tours does not add perfume, papyrus, or alabaster loops. Optional workshops are only included if you ask for them.
How do pickup, tickets, and timing work?
We confirm a pickup time with your hotel or terminal. Tickets we can pre-arrange (including GEM timed entry where required) are organised by the company. You bring passport or ID. The day returns you with time for rest — or, on a layover, with a safe buffer before your next flight.
How do I confirm and pay?
Write to info@egyptivatours.com or WhatsApp +20 15 5563 8881. A deposit holds the date; the balance follows the Payment page. Cancellations three or more days ahead can usually be rescheduled; late changes may deduct prepaid tickets.