Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

3-Hour Coptic Cairo Tour with Babylon Fortress and Abu Serga

3 Hours Round trip from مار جرجس، كوم غراب، مصر القديمة، محافظة القاهرة‬،،، 264H+7XF Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the old Roman fortress of Babylon
02 Offer your prayers at the holy Abu Serga Church
03 Admire the calm beauty of the Hanging Church
04 Learn about the Jewish collections at the Ben Ezra Synagogue

Join this tour to discover the sacred stories of Old Cairo, also known as Coptic Cairo, in Egypt. Visit the beautiful sites of Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and see the collection of Coptic Christian artifacts at the Coptic Museum. You will also offer your prayers at Abu Serga Church, which is associated with the stay of the Holy Family.

Coptic Cairo is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family, where the spiritual impact of their presence is still deeply felt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Old Cairo and Its Sacred Landmarks

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your day tour.
Visit Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress built around 30 BC upon the arrival of Roman Emperor Augustus. You will also visit the Hanging Church and the Coptic Museum within the fortress enclosure.
See Abu Serga Church. Coptic Cairo is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family, where the spiritual impact of their presence is still deeply felt. However, their stay was brief, as the Governor of what was then Fustat, enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus' approach, sought to kill the Child. 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.
Enter the Church of St. Barbara and the old Jewish synagogue, Ben Ezra Synagogue.
End the tour.