Coptic Cairo

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• Pick up at 8.30 am from your hotel in Cairo.

On this tour we will visit the district "Old Cairo". This is the place Christianity first settled in Egypt. We start by the oldest church of Al Moalakka, dedicated to Virgin Mary. The Church is built upon the Fortress of Babylon, therefor also called "The Hanging Church", dated back to 3rd century.

 Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century. 

The Church of St. George is a Greek Orthodox church within the Babylon Fortress in Coptic Cairo. It is part of the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St George under the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and all Africa. The church dates back to the 10th century. 

The Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found. 

The Coptic Museum is a museum in Coptic Cairo, Egypt with the largest collection of Coptic Christian artifacts in the world. It was founded by Marcus Simaika in 1908 to house Coptic antiquities. The museum traces the history of Egypt from its beginnings to the present day.  

• Drop off at your hotel.

Inclusions

• Entrance fees to Coptic Museum
• English, Spanish, or French guide
• Hotel or location pickup and drop-off
• Private tour 

Exclusions

• Food/drinks
• Gratitude

•  Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Not accessible for wheel chair some places
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Primary language for your guide is English; if you request any other language, please make it clear upon reservation. Available languages: French, Spanish, Arabic
• Dress code is smart casual
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• This is a private tour. Only your group will participate