Old Cairo Churches and the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ
Meet your local tour guide at your hotel for pick-up and transfer.
At 7 a.m., gather to attend the godly mass at the Hanging Church, located in Old Cairo. It was given this name because it was built on two of the old towers of the Roman fort. It is considered one of the most important Egyptian Coptic monuments.
Travel by air-conditioned car with your Egypt guide to Abu Serga Church, which was erected at the place believed to be where the Holy Family stayed during their journey in Egypt.
Continue to Saint Barbara Church, situated near the street of the Jewish Temple. It lies about 40 cm below ground level, and you can reach it by stepping down a stone stair.
See Abu Sivin Church, located on the street of Amr Ibn El As. It is considered one of the monumental churches in this area, holds great importance, and serves as the headquarters for the Alexandria popes.
Go to Mary Gerges Church. Many monks stayed there, and Bakhemis El Beheira Bishop was one of them.
Visit the biggest cathedral in Egypt, the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ.
Return to the hotel at sunset.
