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Old Coptic Cairo Tour

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Departs: Cairo, Cairo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Marvel at the most important cultural and historical sites in Coptic Cairo on a full-day tour. Walk past the impressive Hanging Church, Coptic Museum and more.

What's Included

All Service charges & taxes.

All transportation by air-conditioned van.

Expert English speaking tour guide.

What's Not Included

Any extras not mentioned.

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
CHILD: Age: 2 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

Your Tour guide will be waiting you at hotel lobby . They will be holding a sign of your name, You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.

Then, move to visit the old Coptic Cairo. This colorful quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the worlds oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Next, after a visit to the Monastery and Church of St George, an early 20th-century church that is the only round church in Egypt, call at Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, and learn how the church stands where the holy family is thought to have stayed during their flight into Egypt from Israel King Herod

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Synagogue Ben Ezra

Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, once a Christian church,

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Coptic Museum

, before finishing your tour at the Coptic Museum, located in one of Coptic Cairo oldest areas. See some of the 16,000 ancient artifacts on display, including precious icons and books that illustrate the history of Egypt Coptic community.

At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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