- Coptic Cairo - As Per Requested time Pick up from the Hotel by Tour guide to Start your Half day tour to Old Cairo that Also known as Coptic Cairo which is mean Christian Cairo it has been Recognized as a holy place because some of the locations there has been visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there.
- Private Trip
- Tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entry Fees
- Gratuities
- Personal Items
- Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
Embark on a half-day journey to Old Cairo, also known as Coptic Cairo, a place of Christian significance. It’s celebrated as a sacred site, due to its association with the Holy Family’s visitation. Many claim to still sense the divine aura left by their presence, even if their visit was brief. They fled to this place, seeking refuge in a cave when the Governor of Fustat, angered by the collapse of idols at the arrival of Jesus, attempted to assassinate the Child. Above this cave, the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) was erected later. This location, along with the entire Fort of Babylon area, are pilgrimage destinations for Egyptians and Christians globally, imparting a serene devout atmosphere throughout the district.
In this historic quarter of Cairo, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the suspended church, as well as the ancient Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the lively Khan Al-Khalili market.
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