Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church, Monastery and Church of St George, Abu Serga, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, Coptic Museum.


Schedule:
Everyday
Duration:
Approx. 4-5 hours
Pickup Time:
8:00 am - we can change the time to suit you.
Tour Prices:
Single
2- 3 Persons
4-6 Persons
7-10 Persons
85 $
65 $
60 $
55 $
Itinerary:
Your Tour guide will be waiting you. They will be holding a sign of Awan Holidays, You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.
Then, move to visit the old Coptic Cairo. This colorful quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the world's oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history.
Next, after a visit to the Monastery and Church of St George, an early 20th-century church that is the only round church in Egypt, call at Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, and learn how the church stands where the holy family is thought to have stayed during their flight into Egypt from Israel King Herod.  Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, once a Christian church, before finishing your tour at the Coptic Museum, located in one of Coptic Cairo oldest areas. See some of the 16,000 ancient artifacts on display, including precious icons and books that illustrate the history of Egypt Coptic community.
At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Cairo has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you.

Includes:
·         Pickup from your hotel and return
·         All transfers by a Private air-conditioned vehicle.
·         Expert English speaking tour guide.
·         Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
·         All Service charges & taxes.
Excludes:
·         Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
·         Tipping.