Half Day Tour of Cairo Churches with Guide and Transportation
Marvel at Cairo’s UNESCO-listed treasures tour that delves into the city’s historic churches. Explore the heart of Coptic Cairo, starting with the renowned Hanging Church. Visit the intriguing Cave Church, the Church of Santa Barbara, and the Church of Saint Sergius, each steeped in history and tradition. Learn about Cairo’s rich religious heritage from your expert tour guide, gaining insights into the city’s diverse spiritual tapestry.
This tour ensures a seamless experience with private, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and return, and the convenience of all service charges and taxes included. Enjoy the expertise of a qualified licensed driver and the personalized attention of a private guide. With a bottle of water provided during the tour, you can comfortably explore these significant landmarks, making your visit to Cairo both enriching and memorable.
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Half Day Tour of Cairo Churches with Guide and Transportation
Pickup included
What's included in Half Day Tour of Cairo Churches with Guide and Transportation
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Coptic Cairo
Advancing through the alleyways of the old city, you'll visit the Church of Saint Sergius and the Church of Santa Barbara, then continue to the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Saint Simon's Church, which is carved into the Mokattam Hills.
The Hanging Church
Your professional guide will drive you through the narrow lanes of Old Cairo to reach Coptic Cairo. The Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary, dating from the 7th century, features magnificent dark interiors with cedar paneling, a wooden ark ceiling, and a marble pulpit supported by 12 pillars.
Church of St. Barbara
The Church of St. Barbara, originally dedicated to St. Cyrus and St. John for their healing powers, is located in Old Cairo. A small church at the northeastern corner commemorates these two martyrs.
Inclusions
- Qualified licensed driver.
- All Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
- Private Tour
- Pick up Service from your hotel & return
- Expert tour guide.
- Bottle of Water During the Tour
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our driver will await you at the arrival hall holding a signboard with the lead traveler's name
