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Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra
Cairo, Egypt
$190
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Overview
The private tour through Old Cairo reveals the rich history and culture of Coptic Christians. This engaging journey includes visits to significant religious sites and offers insights into Christian life in Egypt.
- 🏰 The Hanging Church, possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt, is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and beautifully integrated into the Roman fortress walls.
- ⛪ Visit the Monastery and Church of St George, a circular church dating back to the 10th century, showcasing Coptic architectural heritage.
- 🙏 Abu Serga is a significant site where the Holy Family found refuge, featuring 24 marble columns and 12th-century icons of the apostles.
- 📜 Explore Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Egypt, built on the site of a 4th-century Christian church, recently renovated after war damage.
- 🏛️ The Coptic Museum houses nearly 16,000 artifacts important to Coptic history, located within the historical precinct of the Babylon Fort.
- 🚐 Private transportation is provided in air-conditioned minivans, including hotel pickup and drop-off for your convenience.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch at an oriental restaurant, offering a taste of local cuisine during your tour.
- 👨🏫 An expert Egyptologist guide will lead your tour, providing insights in English and other languages, ensuring a rich learning experience.
- ♿ Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, with the ability for infants and small children to ride in a pram or stroller.
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans ; pick up from hotel and drop off.
- Lunch at an oriental restaurant.
- Egyptologist the languages included in the pricing (English,French…)
- Experience a Private and an expert Qualified Egyptologist guide.
- Visit to the coptic museum.
- Transfer Supplement to/from region of Settlement 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
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- Transfer Supplement to/from region of 6th of Oct. 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
- A supplement for the Russian language Guide is 800L.E
- Gratuities
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The Hanging ChurchThe 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.
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Synagogue Ben EzraBen 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)
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The Coptic MuseumAt 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.
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Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra
Cairo, Egypt
$190
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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