Marvel at Cairo’s UNESCO-listed treasures tour that delves into the city’s historic churches. Explore the heart of Coptic Cairo, starting with the renowned Hanging Church. Visit the intriguing Cave Church, the Church of Santa Barbara, and the Church of Saint Sergius, each steeped in history and tradition. Learn about Cairo’s rich religious heritage from your expert tour guide, gaining insights into the city’s diverse spiritual tapestry.
This tour ensures a seamless experience with private, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and return, and the convenience of all service charges and taxes included. Enjoy the expertise of a qualified licensed driver and the personalized attention of a private guide. With a bottle of water provided during the tour, you can comfortably explore these significant landmarks, making your visit to Cairo both enriching and memorable.
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100 Night Per Year At Grand Blue Hotels24 Mahmoud Basuony St, Cairo, Egypt, EG, 11511
3 Pyramids View Guest House ApartmentsNazlet Al Seman Al Kebli -Haret Mubarak -Midan Sedie Hmd al Seman 3 Home Number, Giza, Egypt, EG, 12556
3 Pyramids View Inn II1 El Helw Canal Street, Giza, Egypt, EG, 12557
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Coptic Cairo
Advancing through the alleyways of the old city, you'll visit the Church of Saint Sergius and the Church of Santa Barbara, then continue to the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Saint Simon's Church, which is carved into the Mokattam Hills.
3 hours
Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
Your professional guide will drive you through the narrow lanes of Old Cairo to reach Coptic Cairo. The Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary, dating from the 7th century, features magnificent dark interiors with cedar paneling, a wooden ark ceiling, and a marble pulpit supported by 12 pillars.
30 minutes
Church of St. Barbara
The Church of St. Barbara, originally dedicated to St. Cyrus and St. John for their healing powers, is located in Old Cairo. A small church at the northeastern corner commemorates these two martyrs.
15 minutes
Coptic Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis)
The Church of St. George is a Greek Orthodox church within the Babylon Fortress in Coptic Cairo. Dating back to the 10th century, the current structure was rebuilt after a fire in 1904 and completed in 1909. It is part of the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St. George.
30 minutes
Synagogue Ben Ezra
Originally a Coptic church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue was transformed in the 11th century. According to Jewish tradition, the prophet Jeremiah preached here, while Copts believe it is where baby Moses was found in a basket.
15 minutes
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
This church is believed to be a resting place for the Holy Family during their exile in Egypt. In the Chapel of the Convent of St. visitors can be wrapped in chains by the nuns for blessings.
30 minutes
Cave Church
The Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church, is located in the Mokattam mountain in southeastern Cairo. It features seven churches and chapels hidden within a series of caves, with the Virgin Mary and St. Simon Cathedral being the largest. The Monastery also includes an education center, a children's area, and a school for the deaf. Now one of the largest Coptic monasteries in Egypt, it offers spiritual meetings in St. Simon’s Hall, a large seating arena that accommodates 2,000 people.
30 minutes
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