Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra

Discover the ancient sites and culture of Coptic Christians on a private tour through Old Cairo. Visit Abu Serga where the Holy family sort refuge, and Ben Ezra, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo. Learn about Christian life in Egypt, a country where Christianity is a minority.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar'a Mari Girgis St., Cairo 11511 Egypt

The Hanging Church is built into the walls of the water gate of the Roman fortress and is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is one of Cairo's most beautiful churches. Continue to the Monastery and Church of St George This is not an old church, dating from 1909, but there has been a church in Coptic Cairo dedicated to the Martyr since the 10th-century. It is one of the few remaining circular churches in the Middle East.

Your next stop is the Abu Serga, one of the places where the Holy Family rested after fleeing Israel from King Herod. There are 24 marble columns lining the central court, and a series of 12th-century icons depicting the 12 apostles.


Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Synagogue Ben Ezra, Kom Ghorab 264J+7CV, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest in Egypt. Set in a shady garden, it was built on the site of 4th-century Christian church. The synagogue was severely damaged by Arabs after the 1967 war with Israel, but it has been almost completely renovated. (There is construction in it for a limited time)


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Coptic Museum, No 4 Fakhry Abd el Nour street Abbassia, Cairo 11511 Egypt

At the end of the tour you will visit the fascinating Coptic Museum, which is located in an area of great historical importance within the precinct of the Babylon Fort. Occupying over 8,000 sq meters the museum features almost 16,000 objects of importance to the Copts of Egypt.


Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 09:00 AM
Duração: 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans; pick up from the hotel and drop off.


Airports

• Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• 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…)
• Entry/Admission - The Coptic Museum
• Entry/Admission - Synagogue Ben Ezra

Não Incluído

• Gratuities
• A supplement for the Russian language Guide is 800L.E
• Transfer Supplement to/from region of 6th of Oct. 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
• Transfer Supplement to/from region of N.A.Capital 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
• Transfer Supplement to/from region of Settlement 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car

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