6-Hour Coptic Cairo Tour
Enjoy this 6-hour tour to the Coptic Quarter in Cairo including the Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary and a visit to Ben Ezra Synagogue. You will also see Virgin Mary Church in the Zeitoun area, and Mostorod Church.
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6-Hour Coptic Cairo Tour
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What's included in 6-Hour Coptic Cairo Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Begin this tour at 08:30 from your hotel accompanied by your guide in an air-conditioned bus to visit the Coptic Quarter. Visit the Jewish synagogue and Virgin Mary Church at the ancient Babylon Fortress. You will have about two hours of time to explore these sites with your guide.
Then, enjoy another short half-hour drive to the El Zeitoun area to see Saint Mary Church, built in 1925. You will have time to discover the historical site before continuing on. ( about 1:30 hour )
Drive to Mostorod, where the Holy family stopped near Cairo. The Holy well is also nearby, the site where Jesus was bathed. For about 1:30 hours you will be able to visit this stop.
At the end of your tour, return to your hotel.
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Reception of the hotel
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• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums; No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed; Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women; You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to very low wages, "Baksheesh" or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt; It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times; If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance
