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Old Coptic Cairo Tour
Details
Highlights:
- The Great Pyramids of Giza
- The Egyptian Museum
- Coptic Cairo & the Hanging Church
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- The Nile River
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup: Your Coptic Cairo tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo. You will be transferred in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the Roman Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo.
Visit the Hanging Church: Start your exploration at the Hanging Church (also known as the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary). Built above the ancient Roman fortress, this church is one of the most renowned Coptic churches in Egypt, with a basilica-style architecture.
Visit St. Sergius Church: After the Hanging Church, head to St. Sergius Church, built in honor of the Christian martyrs Sergius and Bacchus. This church is believed to be the location where the Holy Family rested during their time in Cairo.
Explore the Ben Ezra Synagogue: Next, visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest Jewish places of worship in Cairo. The synagogue, dating back to the 9th century, is built on the remains of a 4th-century Christian church.
Coptic Museum Visit: Continue to the Coptic Museum, which houses the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts. The museum traces the development of Christianity in Egypt, with artifacts spanning from the earliest days to the present.
Return to Hotel: After completing your tour of Coptic Cairo, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo, where your half-day journey concludes.
Inclusions
- Lunch.
- Tour Guide
- All transfers will be in a modern A. C Vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Tour price includes all services, charges and taxes
Exclusions
- Any optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
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