Private Tour: Coptic Cairo, The Hanging Church, Abu Serga, Ben Ezra
As Per Requested time Pick up from the Hotel by Our Tour guide to Start your Half day tour to Old Cairo that Also known as Coptic Cairo which is mean Christian Cairo it has been Recognized as a holy place because some of the locations there has been visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there.
in old Cairo, you will be able to visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Highlights
· Private tour of the Coptic sites of Cairo
· Learn about the history of Christianity in Egypt
· See the oldest Christian church in Egypt, The Hanging Church
· Visit Abu Serga, one of the places the Holy family rested when fleeing Israel
· Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Egypt
· Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour
Schedule Details
Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
Departure Time:
9:00am (earlier or later departures are available until 1:00pm if required, please advise at time of booking)
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.
Duration:
3 hours (approx.)
Additional Information
Inclusions:
o Qualified Egyptologist guide
o Transport by air-conditioned minivan
o Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
· Gratuities (recommended)
· Food and drinks, unless specified
• Tipping.