Day 01
Half-Day Exploration of Coptic Cairo
- At the requested time, you will be picked up from your hotel by your guide to begin your half-day tour of Old Cairo, also known as Coptic Cairo or Christian Cairo. It has long been recognized as a holy place because some of its locations were visited by the Holy Family, and the spiritual impact of their presence is still felt today. Although their stay was brief, the governor of what was then Fustat became enraged when idols were said to have tumbled down at Jesus' approach and sought to kill the Child. They took shelter from his wrath in a cave, above which the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) was later built. This church, along with the entire area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for Egyptians but also for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion still pervades the whole district.
- In Old Cairo, you will be able to visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and many other sites.
