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Coptic Cairo and Old Cairo Churches Tour

Old Cairo (Misr Al-Qadima)

الأوصاف معروضة بالإنجليزية.

  • 5 ساعات
  • إلغاء مجاني حتى 24 ساعة قبل الموعد
  • 4 لغات
  • تأكيد فوري

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Join a captivating expedition with guide as you explore the fascinating Great Coptic Cairo and other historic churches in Old Cairo. Your adventure begins in Coptic Cairo, a significant part of Old Cairo that includes the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the iconic Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George, along with an array of other Coptic churches and historical landmarks. According to Christian tradition, the Holy Family is said to have visited this area, staying at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga. Coptic Cairo was a vital stronghold for Christianity in Egypt both before and after the Islamic conquest, with most of its churches constructed post the Muslim takeover in the 7th century. Next, visit the renowned Hanging Church, highlighted by its unique position above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress located in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo).

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ما يشمله السعر

  • Greek - French - English speaking assistant
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • A Specialized Guide

ما لا يشمله

  • Hotels are not included in the prices.

خط السير

  1. Embark on a captivating journey with a NASCO Tours representative to the Great Coptic Cairo and other Old Cairo Churches. Departing the hotel to visit the Coptic Cairo and Coptic Museum estimates 30 minutes (depends on the traffic)

    30 دقيقة

  2. Discover Coptic Cairo, a historic enclave within the Babylon Fortress walls. This area features the Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary, known for its suspended nave, and the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, which marks the cavern where the Holy Family stayed. Visitors can also explore the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George and the Coptic Museum, all representing centuries of Egyptian spiritual heritage.

    2 ساعةالدخول مشمول

  3. Discover the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo, which houses the world's largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts. Located within the ancient Babylon Fortress, it features 16,000 pieces including intricate woodcarvings, textiles, and manuscripts that document the history of Christianity in Egypt. The building is renowned for its architectural beauty, characterized by ornate mashrabiya screens and peaceful courtyards.

    45 دقيقةالدخول مشمول

  4. Your adventure concludes with a return to your hotel leaving you with the memories of Egypt's wonders. estimated arrival back to your hotel in Cairo is 30 minutes.

    30 دقيقة

الإلغاء

إلغاء مجاني حتى 24 ساعة قبل بدء التجربة، مع استرداد كامل.

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الاصطحاب
الاصطحاب مشمول للجميع.
نوع التذكرة
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
المشغّل
NASCO Tours
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Cairo

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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