Tour of Old Cairo
Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga).[1] Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic era, though most of the current buildings of the churches in Coptic Cairo were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
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Tour of Old Cairo
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The Hanging Church
The old city of Cairo is in Coptic Cairo. This is the place where the Romans founded their Christian Babylon, an area that has been inhabited by Cairenes for over 2000 years. Fortress city since time immemorial, in the Coptic quarter experienced one of the first Christian communities in the world.
St. Mercurius Church (Abu Seifien)
Babylon Christian Walk of Cairo, the old part of town. A meeting place for the Egyptians, this area has considerable attractions. Among the highlights you will see a strong Greco-Roman and Persian. You can also enter the famous Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest in the country.
Synagogue Ben Ezra
Roman ruins and old cobbled streets you will find two monasteries still inhabited the San Mercury and San Jorge, plus such interesting churches such as Santa Barbara, St. Cyril and St. Bacchus. All churches are welcome to worship Coptic but many Catholics during Holy Week.
Inclusions
- All transfers by air condition vehicle.
- Met & Assist from & to your hotel at Cairo or Giza.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Entrance to private rooms or areas inside any temple or Museum.
- Tips to guide & driver.
- Any Souvenir from any purchasing stop.
- Entry Visa to Egypt which had to be handle from your side.
- International Air tickets from & to Egypt.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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Pickup Time: 08:00 AM or upon request from any Hotel in Cairo or Giza/ Cairo International Airport
