Coptic tour of Cairo

Overview

It is a unique religious tour of Cairo in which we will visit the hanging church, Saint Sergius church, Saint Simon the tanner monastery (known as the cave church). We will also visit the Jewish Ben Ezra synagogue and the Islamic mosque of Amr. Therefore, it is unique because it has all religions in one tour.

Itinerary

1. Coptic Cairo

   We will visit the hanging church, Ben Ezra synagogue and Amr mosque.

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. St Simon the Tanner Monastery

   We will visit the hanging church, Ben Ezra synagogue and Amr mosque and Saint Simon cave church

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. The Hanging Church

   We will visit the hanging church, Ben Ezra synagogue and Amr mosque.

   · 20 min· Admission included

4. Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

   The Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga, is built upon an ancient Roman fort in Old Cairo. The history of the church is still being debated. Some scholars believe that it dates to the late fourth to early fifth centuries AD, while others believe that it should approximately be dated to 17th century AD. This church has acquired a special religious status among Coptic churches because it is associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt. It is named after renowned early fourth century AD saints, Sergius and Bacchus, both of whom were martyred at al-Resafa in Syria for their Christian beliefs.

   · 20 min

5. Holy Monastery of St. George

   Built above one of the fortress towers of the Babylon, the Church of St. George is a Greek Orthodox church in Coptic Cairo. It was originally built in the 7th century, but the current structure was rebuilt following a 1904 fire. St. George is the only round church in Egypt, but unlike the original Church of the Holy Sepulchre and its many imitators, this is only for practical reasons – it is built atop the foundations of a Roman round tower. Mar is a title of respect in Syriac, literally meaning my lord. It is given to all saints and bishops. Girgis is the Arabized adoption of the Greek word Georgios, thus Mar Girgis means St. George in English.

   · 10 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

We pick up our guests from the location they choose

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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