Coptic Cairo Day Tour
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Coptic Cairo Day Tour
The Coptic Cairo Day Tour is a journey into the heart of Egypt’s Christian heritage. With the guidance of a professional Egyptologist and the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll explore some of Cairo’s most important Coptic landmarks. These sacred sites hold centuries of stories, traditions, and secrets, reflecting a time when Christianity was the dominant faith in Egypt before the arrival of Islam. This tour offers a unique opportunity to discover the spiritual and historical treasures of Coptic Cairo. Book today and immerse yourself in this fascinating chapter of Egypt’s past.
Tour Highlights
- The Hangign Church
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Abu Serga Church
- Virgin Mary Church
Included/Excluded
- A lunch meal.
- A professional tour guide.
- All transfers will be in a modern A.C vehicle.
- Pickup & drop off at your hotel in Cairo / Giza.
- Tour price includes all services, charges, and taxes.
- Tipping.
- Any optional tours.
- Personal expenses.
- Anything not included in your tour itinerary.
Tour Plan
Morning Pickup
- Begin your Coptic Cairo day tour with a comfortable pickup, accompanied by your expert tour guide who will lead you through the most remarkable Coptic landmarks in Old Cairo.
The Hanging Church
- Known as the “Suspended Church,” this unique site was built above the southern gate of the Roman Fortress.
- Its roof, shaped like Noah’s Ark, is one of its most fascinating features.
- From the 7th to the 13th centuries, it also served as the residence of the Coptic Patriarch.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Dating back to the 9th century, this synagogue was built on the remains of a 4th-century church.
- It is believed to be the spot where the prophet Jeremiah gathered the Jewish people after the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in the 6th century BC.
- Restored in the 12th century, it became an important center of Jewish heritage and history in North Africa.
Lunch Time
- Take a break and enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant before continuing your exploration.
Abu Serga Church
- This ancient church is said to be built on the very spot where the Holy Family—Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus—rested during their journey through Egypt.
- It later became the seat where many Coptic patriarchs were consecrated.
Virgin Mary Church
- Located in Haret Zuweila, this church is one of the oldest in the area, dating back to the 10th century (with inscriptions suggesting the 12th century).
- From 1400 to 1520 AD, it served as the seat of the Orthodox Pope of Alexandria.
Return to Hotel
- At the end of your tour, relax as you’re transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
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