pick up from your hotel by our guide at ,8 ,9,10 ,11 am then move to visit the old Coptic Cairo. This colorful quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the worlds oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, Built in the 3rd 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 for Jewish ,At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Private Day Tour Old Coptic Cairo With Orthodox Church And Synagogue
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Private pick up from your hotel in Cairo or giza
ant time you request us till 1 pm , we can pick you from
recommended time 10 am
our guide will pick you by private vehiclethen transferto old Cairo , particularly Coptic Cairo to know the history of arrival of holy family in Egypt then transfer back to your hotel
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Itinerary:
pick up from your hotel by our guide at ,8 ,9,10 ,11 am then move to visit the old Coptic Cairo. This colorful quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the worlds oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, Built in the 3rd 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 for Jewish , At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charge
- tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler Reviews
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I am so happy with my experience! Bisho arrived promptly at the hotel and the driver to start the day. We took a tour of the old Coptic Cairo and the surrounding Churches. I wanted a tour explaining the Christian history involving the Holy Family in Egypt and I got exactly that! I will definitely take another tour with this company and recommend for others to do the same!
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We booked the 4-hour tour of Islamic and Coptic Cairo, with hotel pick-up & drop-off. Our guide, Yasser, was knowledgeable and informative. He started with a useful overview of the history of ancient Egypt. He was happy to answer our questions & share his knowledge with us. We were guided around the Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha (Alabaster Mosque), then on to Coptic Cairo for a tour of the Hanging church and the Church of Abu Serga. The negatives: pick up at 10am. Our guide arrived on time but the driver was 25 minutes late while we waited on the side of the road. We were taken to the ‘papyrus institute’ - we knew this was a shop but accepted it and managed to keep the visit to less than 10 minutes. Next, our guide wanted to go to a jewelry store, an alabaster store, and some other stores. We asked to go directly to Coptic Cairo. The tour ended just before 1.30 pm - so a total of 3 hours (including 1.5-hour driving). On questioning, we were advised this was our fault for not going shopping. This was fairly disingenuous as we made it clear we were not there to shop. Also of note, we were told the Ben Ezra Synagogue was closed - we can find no evidence to confirm this. Finally, we paid an extra £30 for ‘tickets’ - the only ticket purchased was for the citadel costing 200 EGP (£7 each). All other places were free. In summary, Yasser was a friendly individual and a good guide with plenty of knowledge and we felt safe on the tour. But it was shorter than advertised and overpriced. If you only have a few hours in Cairo this tour might be worth considering, BUT don’t pay for the ticket (service). Or you could save your pennies and take an Uber!
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I suggest you take this tour. There’s so much history. Our tour host Karim, showered us his knowledge, and I personally felt as though I traveled back in time. Great Tour!