Experience the significant cultural and historical locations in Coptic Cairo by taking a day-long tour. Discover the substantial Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, and beyond.
Experience the significant cultural and historical locations in Coptic Cairo by taking a day-long tour. Discover the substantial Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, and beyond.
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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - Your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby, holding a sign with your name. You won’t need to search for them—they will find you.
Next, head to old Coptic Cairo, the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the world’s oldest Christian denominations. Visit the Hanging Church, also…
- Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - Your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby, holding a sign with your name. You won’t need to search for them—they will find you.
Next, head to old Coptic Cairo, the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the world’s oldest Christian denominations. Visit the Hanging Church, also known as St. Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this ancient church is named for its location above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Explore the courtyard and interior, featuring screens, a marble pulpit, and icons, while learning about its rich history.
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St. George’s Church - Afterward, visit the Monastery and Church of St. George, an early 20th-century church and the only round church in Egypt. Then, stop by Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. Observe the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, and discover how the church is believed to be the place where the Holy Family stayed during their flight into Egypt from King Herod in Israel.
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Synagogue Ben Ezra - Next, visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which was once a Christian church.
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The Coptic Museum - Finally, conclude your tour at the Coptic Museum, located in one of the oldest areas of Coptic Cairo. View some of the 16,000 ancient artifacts on display, including valuable icons and books that depict the history of Egypt’s Coptic community.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
- Expert English-speaking tour guide.
- Comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned van.
- All service charges and taxes included.
- Expert English-speaking tour guide.
- Comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned van.
- All service charges and taxes included.
- Any extras not mentioned.
- Any extras not mentioned.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.