Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra
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Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra
Step back in time on a private 3-hour tour through the heart of Coptic Cairo, also known as Old Cairo. With your expert guide, explore some of the most significant landmarks of Egypt’s Christian heritage. Visit the Hanging Church, the oldest Christian church in Egypt, and Abu Serga, believed to be one of the places where the Holy Family found refuge during their journey.
Continue on to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of Egypt’s oldest synagogues, and the Coptic Museum, home to a remarkable collection of artifacts that bring the story of one of the world’s oldest Christian communities to life. Along the way, learn about the history of Christianity in Egypt and its lasting influence.
This private tour ensures a personalized experience, giving you the chance to explore these sacred sites at your own pace with the dedicated attention of your Egyptologist guide.
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- Experience a Private and an expert Qualified Egyptologist guide.
- Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans ; pick up from hotel and drop off.
- Visit to the coptic museum.
- Lunch at an oriental restaurant.
- Egyptologist the languages included in the pricing (English,French…)
- Gratuities
Tour Plan
Pickup & Start of Tour
- Your private guide will pick you up from your Cairo or Giza hotel in an air-conditioned minivan at 9:00 am.
- The 3-hour tour begins with a drive to Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo), the historic heart of Egypt’s Christian community.
- The itinerary can be adjusted to your personal interests.
The Hanging Church (El Muallaqa)
- Explore the famous Hanging Church, built into the walls of the Roman fortress gate.
- Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this is one of Egypt’s oldest and most beautiful churches, admired for its unique design and spiritual significance.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Next, visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest in Egypt. Built on the site of a 4th-century Christian church, it stands in a peaceful garden and has a rich history, despite suffering damage during the 20th century.
The Coptic Museum
- End your tour with a visit to the Coptic Museum, located within the historic Babylon Fort. Covering over 8,000 square meters, it houses one of the world’s most important collections of Coptic art and artifacts, tracing the history of Christianity in Egypt.
Return Transfer
- After your visit, you’ll be comfortably driven back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
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