Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Coptic Cairo Tour with Churches, Museum and Holy Family Tree

8 Hours Round trip from Coptic Cairo، كوم غراب، قسم مصر القديمة، محافظة القاهرة‬، Egypt Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Offer prayers at the Church of San Sergio and Al-Moallaqa Church
02 Roam across the streets of the Coptic Quarter
03 Marvel at the charming artifacts in the Coptic Art Museum
04 See the famous Holy Family Tree

Explore the significance of Christian culture in Egypt on this 8-hour excursion through Cairo's historic Coptic Quarter. Visit Al-Moallaqa Church, also known as the Hanging Church, pay a respectful visit to the Church of San Sergio, known as the Church of the Cave, and admire unique artifacts at the Coptic Art Museum. The tour also includes the famous Holy Family Tree, where Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus are believed to have rested in its shade.

Further, we will continue to the famous site of the Holy Family Tree, where Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus rested in the shade of this tree.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Coptic Cairo Churches and Museum Tour

In the early morning, meet your tour guide at the hotel and enjoy a Coptic art-themed tour.
We will start with the Coptic Quarter, the neighbourhood of the oldest Christian monuments in Egypt.
Then, we will visit the church known as Al-Moallaqa, or the Suspended Church, because it was built on top of one of the towers of the Babylonian Fortress. We will also go to the Church of San Sergio, known as the Church of the Cave, where the Holy Family was hidden during their flight to Egypt for three months.
Next, we will proceed to the Church of San Jorge.
Afterwards, we will enjoy a guided tour of the Coptic Art Museum and see unique art pieces.
Later, we will go to a local restaurant in Cairo.
Further, we will continue to the famous site of the Holy Family Tree, where Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus rested in the shade of this tree.
Finally, we will return to the hotel to conclude the tour.