Church of St. Barbara

Nature & adventure tours

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you discover some of the world-famous landmarks of Cairo. First, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with your expert Egyptologist tour guide. Stroll through the many exhibits which display more than 50,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt. Learn about the history and evolution of Egyptian civilization, as well as their customs and traditions. Next, visit the famous Citadel of Saladin, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a storied history dating back nearly 850 years.  Built by the Sultan of Egypt, Salah Al-Din on the Mokattam Hills, enjoy views of the city as you hear about the citadel's fascinating history. Explore one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, a beautiful 14th-century market that still retains traces of its former glory.  Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar where you can browse for antiques or handicrafts from the shops. Then, visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch. Lastly, visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Afterward, be returned back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza by your tour guide.

After pick-up from your hotel in Cairo, take a felucca ride on the Nile. Enjoy refreshing breezes with a ride on a traditional Egyptian sailboat. Along the way, learn interesting facts about the history of Cairo. Enjoy an incredible outing with friends or family away from the stress of the big city and see a spectacular view of Cairo from the water. Sit back, relax, and watch the sun set.

Spend a half day seeing important cultural and historical sites in Cairo when you travel to Old Cairo and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The bazaar is one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in all of the Middle East, dating back to 1382. After spending time walking around the bazaar or shopping, continue to Old Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, which dates back to the 3rd century AD. Then see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is, according to a local tradition, located on the site where Moses was found when he was a baby. Continue on to see the Church of St. Barbara and the Church of Abu Serga, two of the oldest churches in Cairo.

Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Following a hotel pick-up from Cairo or Giza, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defence against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city. Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that has been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. Then, visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo.

Explore ancient Egypt with a private and guided tour of the major sights. Immerse into history at the Egyptian Museum, walk the streets of Old Cairo, gaze at the Citadel, and browse around the Bazaar. Learn everything need to know from your Egyptology guide. In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and begin the tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Admire and listen as your guide walks you through the ancient collections and fully immerse in to Egyptian culture. As the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the whole world, it contains pharaonic treasures from over 5,000 years ago. It also contains Tutankhamun's tomb treasures which draw crowds from all over the world. Afterward, head to the massive medieval Salah El-Din citadel, which was once a stronghold against the Crusaders. Explore this ancient fortress and marvel at its brilliant domed ceilings, suspended lights, and views of Cairo. The citadel houses the Alabaster mosque of Muhammad Ali. Drive to the Old Cairo quarter. Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, The Greek Church of St. George, and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in the Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius Church (Abu Serga). You can also enjoy Ben Ezra synagogue and the Church of St. Barbara. After finishing your tour, enjoy a transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.

Relax as you are picked up directly from your accommodation in Cairo. Cool down inside an air-conditioned vehicle as your driver takes you to the Salah El-Din Citadel on top of the hills. Learn the history of the mosques and see the perfumes, jewels, and handicrafts at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Hop on board an air-conditioned vehicle at your hotel. Drive up to the Muqattam Hills and visit the Salah El-Din Citadel, built as a defensive fort. Enter the Alabaster mosque and learn about the Islamic faith as your guide translates some common Islamic prayers. Arrive at Old Cairo. See the Hanging Church, and the cave in Abu Sirga Church where the holy family rested. See the minarets of Al-Azhar mosque. Continue to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and amaze yourself with the collection of handmade souvenirs. End your tour with a hotel transfer.

View the amazing Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus. Enjoy the Sound and Light Show as bright, colored lights shine against the pyramids. Listen to the audio story of the Sphinx and learn about the history of Thutmosis IV, Akhnaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun. Begin your experience with a hotel pick-up. Go on a drive to the pyramids and see the light show. Appreciate the story of the Sphinx as the blue, and green lights shine on the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus. Hear the story of how the pyramids were built. Enjoy the audio narration as you learn the history of great and famous figures from ancient Egypt, such as Tutankhamun, and Nefertiti. Meet your driver after the show for a comfortable ride back to your hotel.

Begin this half-day tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx straight from your hotel in Cairo. Head toward the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus and discover the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Egyptologists believe the Pyramid of Cheops (also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza) was built as a tomb for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khofo and constructed over a 14 to 20-year period in 2560 BC. Afterwards, continue on toward the Great Sphinx. The Sphinx has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and dates back to the time of Chephren. This sphinx was made to guard the pyramids of King Chefren. Next, visit the Valley Temple which belonged to the Pyramids of Chephren. The temple acted as a place for the purification and mummification process of the king before burial.

Ride a graceful Arabian stallion and enjoy the Great Pyramids on this tour with hotel pickup and drop-off in Giza. Discover the beauty of the Arabian desert in on a traditional way with this horseback ride.  Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Giza and ride in air-conditioned comfort to the stables where the horses are kept. Meet your guide and your majestic Arabian horse. Climb aboard and begin your desert adventure.  Take in views of the Great Pyramids of Giza. Discover the colossal size of the three main pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Head further out to marvel at the ancient Great Sphinx statue. Soak up the atmosphere of the desert before transferring back to your accommodation in Giza. 

Your tour will begin with a pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. You'll then be transferred to the Pyramids of Giza, where you'll meet your camel guide. After a brief safety briefing, you'll mount your camel and begin your safari. You'll ride past the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, as well as the Great Sphinx. You'll also have the opportunity to stop for photos and to admire the pyramids up close. After your safari, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.