Half day
Description
On this half-day private tour of Coptic Cairo, learn about the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community. With your personal guide, explore this fascinating area of Old Cairo and see a variety of ancient, icon-adorned churches, such as the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, which is said to be the location where the holy family took sanctuary. Discover the rich history of the Coptic people in Egypt and pay a visit to the Coptic Museum, which houses a vast collection of antiquated items that chronicle the history of one of the oldest Christian communities in the world.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Private tour of Cairo’s Coptic sites
- Study up on the background of Christianity in Egypt.
- Visit The Hanging Church, Egypt’s oldest Christian church.
- Take a look at Abu Serga, where the Holy Family slept while escaping Israel.
- One of Egypt’s oldest synagogues is the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Experiencing the Coptic Museum
- On this unique private tour, receive VIP, tailored attention from your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPEC
After boarding a minivan in Cairo or Giza, begin your half-day tour. Tell your private guide about any interests you may have in particular. You can customise your route and commentary to suit your preferences.
Enter Coptic Cairo, sometimes referred to as Old Cairo. One of the oldest Christian denominations in the world, the Coptic Christians, originated in this vibrant neighbourhood.
Visit St. Virgin Mary’s Church, also known as the Hanging Church. Constructed in the 7th century, the ancient church derives its name from its position atop a doorway within the former Roman fort. Learn about its lengthy history while seeing the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit, and icons.
Following a visit to the Monastery and Church of St George, the only circular church in Egypt dating back to the early 20th century, make a stop at Abu Serga, a Coptic church dating to the 5th century. See the twelveth-century icons adorning the walls and the 24 interior columns. Discover how the church is believed to be the location where the holy family resided when they fled from King Herod of Israel into Egypt.
After that, see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which was formerly a Christian church, before concluding your journey at the Coptic Museum, which is housed in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Coptic Cairo. View a selection of the 16,000 historical items on exhibit, which include priceless icons and publications detailing the history of the Coptic population in Egypt.
Take advantage of the chance to visit a papyrus institute before your tour concludes to observe artists paint on this organic material and maybe buy some pieces.
The tour concludes with a hotel drop-off after a half-day.
$63,00
Entrance fees are not included in the price of any tours
To provide you more programme flexibility—you can choose to miss one or more places based on your interests—we do not charge site entrance costs in advance.