Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover the ancient sites and culture of Coptic Christians on a private tour through Old Cairo. Visit Abu Serga where the Holy family sort refuge, and Ben Ezra, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo. Learn about Christian life in Egypt, a country where Christianity is a minority.

Pickup Information

Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans; pick up from the hotel and drop off.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is built into the walls of the water gate of the Roman fortress and is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is one of Cairo's most beautiful churches. Continue to the Monastery and Church of St George This is not an old church, dating from 1909, but there has been a church in Coptic Cairo dedicated to the Martyr since the 10th-century. It is one of the few remaining circular churches in the Middle East. Your next stop is the Abu Serga, one of the places where the Holy Family rested after fleeing Israel from King Herod. There are 24 marble columns lining the central court, and a series of 12th-century icons depicting the 12 apostles.
Duration: 40 mins
2. Synagogue Ben Ezra
Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest in Egypt. Set in a shady garden, it was built on the site of 4th-century Christian church. The synagogue was severely damaged by Arabs after the 1967 war with Israel, but it has been almost completely renovated. (There is construction in it for a limited time)
Duration: 30 mins
3. The Coptic Museum
At the end of the tour you will visit the fascinating Coptic Museum, which is located in an area of great historical importance within the precinct of the Babylon Fort. Occupying over 8,000 sq meters the museum features almost 16,000 objects of importance to the Copts of Egypt.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Visit to the coptic museum.

Experience a Private and an expert Qualified Egyptologist guide.

Egyptologist the languages included in the pricing (English,French…)

Lunch at an oriental restaurant.

Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans ; pick up from hotel and drop off.

Exclusion

Gratuities

A supplement for the Russian language Guide is 800L.E

Transfer Supplement to/from region of 6th of Oct. 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car

Transfer Supplement to/from region of N.A.Capital 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car

Transfer Supplement to/from region of Settlement 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by South Sinai Travel

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