A Day in the Coptic Quarter and the churches of Mokattam
This tour is to tell the stories and miracles that happened in the churches of Cairo from place to place in order according to the period. I know very well that many travel agencies do this tour at exorbitant prices, but I do this tour with very low profit and it does not affect the success of the visit in any way
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a day in the Coptic district of Cairo
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
What's included in A Day in the Coptic Quarter and the churches of Mokattam
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of the Fortress of Babylon, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended above a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo nicknamed it "the Church of the Staircase" The land area has increased by about six meters since the Roman period, so the Roman tower is mostly buried under the ground, reducing the visual impact of the elevated position of the church Entrance from the street is through iron gates under a pointed stone arch. The 19th century facade with twin steeples can then be seen beyond a narrow courtyard decorated with modern art biblical motifs. Up the steps and across the entrance is another small courtyard leading to the outside 11th century porch. After that you will visit the Coptic The Coptic Museum is a museum in Coptic Cairo, Egypt,
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
The church is dedicated to Sergius and Bacchus, who were holy soldiers martyred in the 4th century in Syria by the Roman Emperor Maximian. The most interesting feature is the crypt where Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus are said to have rested. The crypt is 10 meters deep and when Nile levels are high it is often flooded.[1] The church was built in the 4th century and was probably completed in the 5th century. It was burnt down in the fire of Fustat during the reign of Marwan II around 750. It was later restored during the 8th century, and has been rebuilt and restored constantly since medieval times; however, it is still considered a model of early Coptic churches. Again, the most valuable and oldest icons are on the south wall. A large central room is divided into three naves by two rows of pilasters.
St Simon the Tanner Monastery
Once you enter the Mokattam Mountain area and get closer to the Abagya area, your eyes will lead to one of the rarest architectural artifacts carved in the heart of the Mokattam Mountain, the Tanner Monastery, one of the creative signs of the mountain. The high mountain blends into the distinctive architecture in which the Saint-Simon le Tanneur monastery was built and has become a site of worldwide visitation by a large number of tourists from all over the world.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- An Egyptologist guide
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Brunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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I will take you from your hotel or from the airport, to do the excursion, and we will return you
