Explore the Highlights of Coptic Cairo in 3 Hours
Highlights
Cairo
religious, architectural, historical
Private Tour
3 Hours
Easy
Arabic, English
Description
Join us on this tour and learn about the sacred stories of the Old Cairo or Coptic Cairo in Egypt. Visit the beautiful sites of the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Witness the collection of Coptic Christian artifacts at the Coptic Museum, and offer your prayers at the Abu Serga Church, associated with the stay of the Holy Family.
Itinerary
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Explore the Highlights of the Old Cairo
- Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from the agreed-upon location and start your day tour.
- Visit the Babylon Fortress/Roman fortress. The fortress was built around 30 BC upon the arrival of Roman Emperor Augustus. You will also visit the Hanging Church and the Coptic Museum in the building's enclosure.
- See the Abu Serga Church. Coptic Cairo is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family, where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still. However, their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then 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. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there.
- Enter the Church of St. Barbara and the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- End the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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