Step back in time and explore the ancient civilizations and Coptic Christian history of Egypt on a tour of the Egyptian Museum and Old Coptic Cairo. Discover artifacts from ancient Egypt, visit ancient Roman fortifications and Coptic churches, and learn about the rich cultural heritage of Egypt.
Step back in time and explore the ancient civilizations and Coptic Christian history of Egypt on a tour of the Egyptian Museum and Old Coptic Cairo. Discover artifacts from ancient Egypt, visit ancient Roman fortifications and Coptic churches, and learn about the rich cultural heritage of Egypt.
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Cairo - Pick up from your hotel at 9am with your privet A/C Bus & tour guide
Drive to Egyptian museum Located at Al-Tahrir square in the heart of Cairo. It is the largest of Egyptian antiquities museums all over the world. It allows the visitor to become acquainted with the antiquities of Egypt’s Pharaonic periods. It houses around 250,000 antique…
- Cairo - Pick up from your hotel at 9am with your privet A/C Bus & tour guide
Drive to Egyptian museum Located at Al-Tahrir square in the heart of Cairo. It is the largest of Egyptian antiquities museums all over the world. It allows the visitor to become acquainted with the antiquities of Egypt’s Pharaonic periods. It houses around 250,000 antique pieces covering the whole history of ancient Egypt, which extends over the past live thousand years. The exhibits of this museum arc famous for their historical and artistic value. The most famous and exciting in this museum is the magnificent collection of “ Tut Ankh Amun “. There also stands a statue of Akhcna;on, the father of monotheism and another of NefertitL his wife.
Drive to Old Cairo the Coptic Part visit The Hanging Church of virgin Mary
The Church of the Virgin Mary in Haret Zuweila is the oldest church in the district of Haret Zuweila, near the Fatamid section of Cairo. It was probably built around the AD 10th century, though it is first mentioned in writing in the early 12th century on the occasion of the consecration of the new bishop of Cairo under Macarius’ Papacy. The Church of the Virgin Mary in Haret Zuweila was the Seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria from c. 1400 AD to 1520 AD.
To Abu Serga Church Or Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress
The church is of significant historical importance, and in fact, it is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected. The first to be elected here was Patriarch Isaac (681-692) It is the episcopal church of Cairo, and it was the episcopal See of Masr (the district of Old Cairo) that replaced the former See of Babylon. Many bishops of the See were consecrated in the Church until the reign of Patriarch Christodulus (1047-1077)..
Visit the factory of perfume, papyrus and know how to manufacture and explore the Magic of East it,s chance to buy souvenirs.
Your Lunch with Middle Class Egyptian family ‘host, welcome drink. start to test and know how to cook Lunch With the family. afternoon tea/coffee general talks, during the Lunch back to hotel
- Pick up services from your hotel & return
- All taxes & service charge
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water during your trip
- Pick up services from your hotel & return
- All taxes & service charge
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water during your trip
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gratuities
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Gratuities
Embark on a journey into the past to delve into Egypt’s ancient civilizations and Coptic Christian heritage on this flexible-length tour. Immerse yourself in the over 250,000 artifacts from the era of the pharaohs at the Egyptian Museum, a vast establishment that also houses the golden mask and jewelry belonging to King Tut. Then stroll through the…
Embark on a journey into the past to delve into Egypt’s ancient civilizations and Coptic Christian heritage on this flexible-length tour. Immerse yourself in the over 250,000 artifacts from the era of the pharaohs at the Egyptian Museum, a vast establishment that also houses the golden mask and jewelry belonging to King Tut. Then stroll through the ancient Roman fortifications and age-old Coptic churches of Old Cairo, pausing to visit the Coptic Museum, the Suspended Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and much more. The package includes a guide, round-trip coach travel from your accommodation, admission charges, and lunch.
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.