Alexandria Religious Tour – Synagogue, Church & Mosque Experience

Hotel Pick-up

• Breakfast at 7:00 AM at your hotel
• Pickup from your hotel at Giza or Cairo
• Short refreshment stop on the way.
• Arrival in Bahariya around 11:30 AM and transfer to a 4x4 jeep safari.
• Start of the Tour :Meet your local Bedouin guide and start exploring the desert highlights.

Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue

• Walk into the grand prayer hall with its high decorated ceilings and carved wooden details
• Admire the colorful stained-glass windows and ancient Hebrew inscriptions
• Learn from your guide about the Jewish community of Alexandria and how this synagogue was the heart of their religious life

St. Mark Cathedral

• Visit the oldest church in Africa and see original Coptic icons and reliquaries
• Walk through the Byzantine-style corridors and hear the story of Saint Mark, the founder of Christianity in Egypt
• See the papal burial chamber and the beautifully decorated main prayer hall.

Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque

• Marvel at the four large domes and the finely carved Islamic arabesque ceiling
• Stroll through the open marble courtyard surrounded by elegant arches
• Visit the shrine of Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi, a revered Sufi saint still visited by pilgrims today

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

• Enjoy a delicious Egyptian meal at a reputable restaurant

Qaitbay Citadel

• Walk along the ancient defensive walls and see the old cannons that once protected the harbor
• Climb to the top of the fortress for stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea
• Explore the inner courtyard and learn how the citadel was built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria – once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

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