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Coptic Cairo Tour: Track the Holy Family's Steps in a Private Exploration
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Embark on a private tour of Coptic Cairo and trace the footsteps of the Holy Family. Explore the historic sites and experience the spiritual journey in the heart of Cairo.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Coptic Cairo - Archaeological evidence suggests that coptic Cairo is where the modern city began, But successive later conquerors shifted the urban center ever northward, to the point that Coptic Cairo now lies out on the Southern fringes, well away from all the clamor and noise. It’s high stone walls enclose a compound of silent narrow lanes, Ancient holy places, and an important small museum.
In this tour you will get to learn about the Christianity following the steps of the holly family. - Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus - Visit the church of St. Sergius and Bacchus It was build on top of the crept where the holy family stayed for about three months “ Abu Serga “ was an early Palestinian Christian martyr, executed by the Romans about 300 A.D. Returning crusaders popularized his cult in Europe, and sometime around the 13th century he was adopted by the English as the Patron Saint. his veneration in Cairo dates back earlier, and there has been a church dedicated to him in Coptic Cairo since the 10th century, although the present round Basilica dates from the early 20th century.
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Synagogue Ben Ezra - Ben Ezra Synagogue venerated as the oldest synagogue in Cairo “ it was founded in the 9th century and remodeled in the 12th century by Ibraham Ben Ezra , Rabbi of Jerusalem “ , It’s associated by tradition with the prophet Jeremiah, whose temple is said to have stood on this spot.
Another tradition has this as the place where the Pharaoh’s wife found Moses in the bulrushes. The real find, however, happened in the 19th century with the discovery of the Synagogues intact geniza, or treasury. Since the 11th century, Cairo’s Jewish community had been depositing documents in this chimney-like space in the synagogue because any paper bearing the name of God had to be preserved. You will get exited with the very unique mixed Jewish Christian Islamic architect in one place. - Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The hanging church because it rests on top of the Roman towers, It was probably founded in the 4th century it’s one the oldest churches in Coptic Cairo and probably the most beautiful. You enter the church from the museum garden by staircases, The guide will show you the amazing foundation that only used to build this huge church it’s only palm trees. you will see the the secret doors to escape from the Romans attacks, plus 110 of unique Icons.
- Cave Church - The Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church, is located in the Moqattam mountain in southeastern Cairo, Egypt, in an area that is known as
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Enjoy complimentary shopping time
- Guided by a professional licensed Egyptologist
- Lunch included
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Any extra sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary
Additional Information
A trip to Cairo isn’t fulfilled without a journey through the remarkable locations of ancient Coptic Cairo. Trace the path of the holy family and view the authentic stones they trod upon. While many group expeditions overlook this sacred and significant section of Cairo, seize your opportunity to embark on a personal tour of Coptic Cairo with your dedicated tour guide and exclusive conveyance.
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Coptic Cairo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Rukkone
Nov 21, 2023
Tour around Cairo - If you are looking for a tour of Cairo which features more of the present day, I highly suggest this tour.
We started iff with a visit to the citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Then we proceeded with a tour of the Khan el khalili Bazaar and Almoez street UNESCO world heritage site which is basically an open air museum of Islamic architecture.
Finally we went around the Old Cairo Coptic area Including the Hanging Church, St.Sergius Church, Ben Ezra synagogue.
Our tour guide, Amany was very sweet and knowledgeable.
This is a must see when in Cairo, alongside with a tour around the historical sites!
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