Cairo, Reimagined: Coptic Churches, Citadels & Nile Nights 🕊️🌃”

🌇 1 More Day in Cairo | Coptic Cairo, Citadel & Nile Nights 🕊️🌆

📍Morning: Spiritual Cairo
• Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo) – Wander through ancient Christian landmarks ✝️
• Hanging Church – Built over a Roman gate, jaw-dropping inside 🌿
• Saints Sergius & Bacchus Church – Hidden biblical history 🕊️
• Ben Ezra Synagogue – One of the oldest in Egypt ✡️
• Coptic Museum – Artifacts from Egypt’s early Christian era

🥘 Brunch: Sobia & Feteer at El Tabei El Domyati – Traditional layered pastry & creamy rice drink 🥐🥤

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📍Afternoon: Citadel & City Views
• Saladin Citadel (قلعة صلاح الدين) – Massive fortress with panoramic city views 🏰
• Mosque of Muhammad Ali – Ottoman-style mosque known as the “Alabaster Mosque” 🕌
• Lunch: Abou El Sid (Zamalek) – Elegant Egyptian cuisine: try molokhia & stuffed pigeons 🐦🍲

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📍Evening: Art, Culture & the Nile Again
• Manial Palace – Intricate Islamic + European architecture & lush gardens 👑
• Cairo Opera House – Catch a show or stroll the artsy grounds 🎭
• Nile Corniche Walk – Peaceful evening vibes along the water 🌃

🍽️ Dinner: Sequoia (Zamalek) – Upscale riverside dining with Middle Eastern fusion dishes 🍽️🌊

🌙 Optional Late Night:
• Feluca Ride – Private sailboat on the Nile at night 🌒
• Hookah Lounge in Garden City – Relax like a local

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📍📍 Must-Visit Attractions
• Hanging Church
• Muhammad Ali Mosque
• Coptic Museum
• Citadel
• Manial Palace
• Nile Corniche

🥘🥘 Must-Try Food
• Molokhia
• Stuffed pigeon
• Feteer meshaltet
• Sobia drink
• Lentil soup Egyptian-style

📷📷 Photo Spots
• View from Citadel over Cairo
• Inside the Hanging Church
• Manial Palace arches
• Feluca on the Nile at sunset

📣📣 Tips
✔️ Start early to beat school field trip crowds at Coptic Cairo 🚸
✔️ Wear long pants/covered shoulders for mosque visits 🧕
✔️ Consider a local guide to enrich the Coptic history 🗺️
✔️ Zamalek is walkable – explore cafes and boutiques ☕🛍️

🏠🏠 Accommodation Suggestion:
Villa Belle Époque (Maadi) – Chic boutique hotel in a quiet garden district 🌿

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[📸 Photo idea: Silhouette from the Citadel with the minarets in the background 🕌🌇]

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