Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

5-Hour Coptic Cairo Tour with Ben Ezra Synagogue and Museum

5 Hours Round trip from 3 Mari Gerges Easy pace

Go to the Coptic Churches (Hanging Church)

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at beautiful Coptic icons in historic churches of Coptic Cairo
02 Explore the Coptic Museum's vast collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts
03 Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo
04 Learn about the Genizah of around 300,000 Jewish documents at Ben Ezra

Explore the spiritual and cultural heritage of Old Cairo on this 5-hour tour through Coptic Cairo. Admire beautiful Coptic icons in historic churches dating back to the 14th century, visit the Coptic Museum to see the world's largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts, and learn about Cairo's Jewish heritage at the Ben Ezra Synagogue. This tour offers a concise introduction to some of the city's most important religious landmarks.

Explore the spiritual and cultural heritage of Old Cairo on this 5-hour tour through Coptic Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Coptic Cairo, Coptic Museum and Ben Ezra Synagogue

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.
See the Coptic churches with your Cairo tour guide. Discover Coptic Cairo, which dates back to the 14th century, and admire the beautiful Coptic icons found within.
Explore the Coptic Museum, located in Coptic Cairo and home to the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world. It was founded in 1908 by Marcus Simaika Pasha to house Coptic antiquities.
Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo. It is especially famous for its Genizah of around 300,000 Jewish documents, some of which were written by the renowned Jewish philosopher Maimonides.
Return to your accommodation.