- Coptic Cairo - Explore Coptic Cairo, the Christian community, on a private guided tour. This area, known as Old Cairo, features a mix of icon-adorned churches such as the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church—where the Holy Family stayed in Egypt—and the Saint Simon the Tanner Monastery located in Garbage City.
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- Tour Guide In-person: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
- Bottled water
- tipping
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Coptic Christians have a long history in Cairo. Go deeper into their world with a private guide on this half-day tour. First, visit historic Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where some believe the Holy Family stayed. Then, discover the gigantic Cave Church (St. Simon the Tanner Monastery), carved out of rock by the city’s garbage collectors during the 1970s. Entrance fees are at your own expense. See the icon-decked churches of Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church Marvel at the vast Cave Church, one of the Middle East’s largest churches Learn about Coptic Christians’ role in garbage collection from your guide Private 2-way hotel transfers save time, with no stops for other travelers
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