Go on a religious day-trip to the Coptic Cairo
Highlights
Cairo
religious, architectural, archaeological
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
Description
Spend a wonderful day in Coptic Cairo visiting the Churches of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, the Hanging Church and the Cave Church. Also, explore the old Jewish synagogue Ben Ezra and the Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner, with a large amphitheatre.
Itinerary
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Old Cairo
- Your guide will pick you up at 9:00 am from your hotel to visit Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo, which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family, where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt. However, their stay was brief, for the Governor of Fustat, enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach, sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a pilgrimage destination not only for the Egyptians but also for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there.
- Visit and enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra synagogue, then explore the famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo.
- The monastery of St. Simon, the Tanner, is the largest church in the Middle East and has an amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 20,000. It is worth a visit if you are interested to see something different in Egypt.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant and return to your hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |
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