A Day in the Coptic Quarter and the churches of Mokattam | 6 hours to 7 hours

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a day in the Coptic district of Cairo
2 Adults x $120.00
$240.00
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$240.00
Duration: 6 hours
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • An Egyptologist guide
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Brunch

Overview

This tour is to tell the stories and miracles that happened in the churches of Cairo from place to place in order according to the period. I know very well that many travel agencies do this tour at exorbitant prices, but I do this tour with very low profit and it does not affect the success of the visit in any way

Pickup points

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
1089 Nile Corniche, Maglis El Shaab, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt, EG, 11519

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Itinerary

  • Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

    The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of the Fortress of Babylon, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended above a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo nicknamed it "the Church of the Staircase" The land area has increased by about six meters since the Roman period, so the Roman tower is mostly buried under the ground, reducing the visual impact of the elevated position of the church Entrance from the street is through iron gates under a pointed stone arch. The 19th century facade with twin steeples can then be seen beyond a narrow courtyard decorated with modern art biblical motifs. Up the steps and across the entrance is another small courtyard leading to the outside 11th century porch. After that you will visit the Coptic The Coptic Museum is a museum in Coptic Cairo, Egypt,

    1 hour

  • Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

    The church is dedicated to Sergius and Bacchus, who were holy soldiers martyred in the 4th century in Syria by the Roman Emperor Maximian. The most interesting feature is the crypt where Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus are said to have rested. The crypt is 10 meters deep and when Nile levels are high it is often flooded.[1] The church was built in the 4th century and was probably completed in the 5th century. It was burnt down in the fire of Fustat during the reign of Marwan II around 750. It was later restored during the 8th century, and has been rebuilt and restored constantly since medieval times; however, it is still considered a model of early Coptic churches. Again, the most valuable and oldest icons are on the south wall. A large central room is divided into three naves by two rows of pilasters.

    1 hour

  • St Simon the Tanner Monastery

    Once you enter the Mokattam Mountain area and get closer to the Abagya area, your eyes will lead to one of the rarest architectural artifacts carved in the heart of the Mokattam Mountain, the Tanner Monastery, one of the creative signs of the mountain. The high mountain blends into the distinctive architecture in which the Saint-Simon le Tanneur monastery was built and has become a site of worldwide visitation by a large number of tourists from all over the world.

    2 hours

  • Coptic Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis)

    it is, in fact, inside the Roman tower which adjoins the Coptic museum, the church of the convent of Saint George, of the Greek Orthodox faith, which is only a few meters away from it. The monastery was founded at the end of the 7th century and at the beginning of the 8th century. Since the beginning of the 19th century, it has been the residence of the patriarchs of Alexandria and of the entire African continent: in fact, it is not open to the public. Saint George became a martyr in the 4th century when he was allegedly beheaded for refusing to renounce his faith.

    20 minutes

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    Here you feel as if you are looking at a painting and not a place that contains the last remains of man, different shapes, including rectangles, some of which appear to be three-dimensional, and some of which are surmounted by statues of angels, and others contain photographs of the bodies inside. The tombs were built in St. George's Monastery on the Greek heritage, and on the architectural style of the Hellenistic civilization. The Greek tombs in ancient Egypt include the bodies of influential and prominent figures in Egyptian and Greek society, forming the most beautiful thing that the eye can see despite its sad meaning.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Ingy and the Coptic Quarter - fantastic

Published on Oct, 2024

Ingy was knowledgeable, friendly and extremely helpful in touring the Coptic Quarter. She also helped one of the guest who has handicapped through the tour. I highly recommend Ingy - she made this tour memorable.

Fantastic Coptic Quarter tour!!

Published on Sep, 2024

This is an outstanding tour. If you really want a personal experience of the history this is the tour for you. You will be taken to the sites and told amazing information about what you are seeing. Ingy was a fantastic guide and patient with all questions. On top of the sites, we had a wonderful meal. This tour far exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend!

Coptic Quarter & Mokattam

Published on Feb, 2024

We were able to see amazing sites and our guide Enjy was great. She was very knowledgeable and kept us on the go the whole time while making the experience very informative. Many tours do not include the churches of Mokattam. And we felt this part of the trip was the highlight for us.

Amazing vacation!

Published on Sep, 2023

Amr is very knowledgeable, lot of interesting things we've heard and saw. Don't skip camel rides, lots fun☺️. Very helpful guide. Amr giving all heart to his job!

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