Coptic Cairo and Cave Church Half Day Tour
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$95.00
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Coptic Cairo and Cave Church Half Day Tour
Discover the spiritual side of Cairo with a visit to its most significant Christian and Jewish landmarks. Explore the historic Abu Serga Church, St. Barbara Church, and the iconic Hanging Church, followed by the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue. Conclude your journey with a visit to the renowned Cave Church, a true hidden gem of the city.
Cairo Highlights Attractions
- Coptic Cairo
- Abu Serga Church
- The Hanging Church
- The Cave Church of Saint Simon
Note:
- Pickup/drop-off from Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinaty City is available at an additional cost.
Included/Excluded
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- Shopping tours in Cairo.
- All taxes & service charge.
- Private Tour Guide
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Tour Plan
Pickup & Start of the Tour
- Your guide from Scorpion King Egypt Tours will meet you at your hotel and take you to Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo.
- This sacred area is closely tied to the Holy Family, who once took refuge here during their time in Egypt.
The Churches of Old Cairo
- Visit the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), built above the cave where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed.
- Explore the Fort of Babylon area, a destination of pilgrimage for Christians worldwide, and step inside the Hanging Church and St. Barbara Church, both rich in history and spiritual significance.
The Cave Church of St. Simon
- Continue to the famous Cave Church of St. Simon, located in the Moqattam Mountain. This remarkable site includes seven cave churches, with the Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner being the largest.
- Its impressive amphitheater can seat up to 20,000 people, making it a truly unique place to visit.
Return to Hotel
- After your exploration, you’ll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel.
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