Go on a spiritual tour to Cairo’s oldest Coptic and Jewish sites with our Coptic Cairo Day Tour. Travel on a religious journey and explore the spirit of Old Cairo and admire the iconic architecture at The Hanging Church and the Holy Crypt of St. Sergius and Bacchus. Explore the old Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra with a private knowledgeable tour guide, and experience more of the best attractions in Cairo. End your day with a feeling of peace and a deep understanding of Egypt’s rich religious heritage.
Fascinating Coptic Cairo Day Tour
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Destination
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Departure
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Departure Time
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Return Time
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Dress Code
Classic Tour
Tour Itinerary: Coptic Cairo Day Trip
Pick-up from your Cairo or Giza hotel by a private guide to start your Day Tour to Coptic Cairo. The tour covers the Old Cairo, which is known as Christian Coptic Cairo, where the Holy Family settled, and their impact is still present. The highlights you will visit include:
The Hanging Church:The Hanging Church is one of the oldest and most significant Christian sites in Egypt. The church is located in Old Cairo area and it gained its name due to its suspended location over the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon. What a unique feature of the site is its remarkable roof which has the shape of Noah’s Ark.
St. Sergius and Bacchus Church:Church of St Sergius and Bacchus or as it’s named “ Abu Serga” which dates back to the 4th century, is one of the first Christian churches ever built in Egypt and possibly in the Middle East. The church is regarded one of the Holy Family sites in Egypt where Mary, Joseph and Jesus Christ settled after their journey had finished.
Then, proceed to an Egyptian restaurant for lunch meal. Next, you head to visit:
Ben Ezra Synagogue:Built on the ruins of a 4th-century Christian church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo dates back to the 9th century. The synagogue is one of the remarkable Jewish highlights in Cairo. It’s sometimes referred to it as the Synagogue of the Levantines or El-Genzia Synagogue. The site is located in El-Fustat, a part of Old Cairo where it’s believed baby Moses had been found in the reeds.
Virgin Mary Church:The Virgin Mary church is located at Haret Zuweila area in Cairo Cairo. Dating back to the 10th or 12th century, the church has an exceptional architecture and it is believed to have been the seat of the Orthodox Pope of Alexandria from 1400 to 1520 AD.
Then, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo/Giza to end your Coptic Cairo day tour.
Meals: LunchMake Your Own Memories
Tour Includes:
- The service of hotel pick up and drop off.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Entrance fees to the included sightseeing.
- Transfers using up-to-date A/C vehicles.
- A professional Egyptologist guides tours.
- Applicable charges and taxes.
- Bottled water on the vehicles.
Tour Excludes:
- Any optional tours.
- Tips.
What Makes This Tour So Exceptional?
- The tour covers some of the most significant Christian sites in Cairo such as the Hanging Church and St. Sergius and Bacchus Church.
- The tour offers a chance to taste exotic and delicious cuisine while enjoying breathtaking views.
- Clients are assured the best service, including a private A/C vehicle and a professional Egyptologist tour guide.
- The tour promises a golden path to experience the finest artistic craftsmanship and architectural masterpieces ever built.
What To Pack With You?
- Hat and camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Umbrella and medication
- Warm clothes in Winter
- Cotton clothes in Summer
- Sunblock and sunglasses
- Valid passport for at least 6 months
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