Coptic Cairo Tour ( St.Simon,Hanging church,st. Sergius church)

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Cairo, Egypt

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

A great chance to visit and learn about the unique Cairo’s rich religious history and heritage.
Explore old Cairo with it's famous old churches; Visit the Hanging Church, visit the Cavern Church, known as the Church of Saint Sergius and Ben Ezria Synagogue.
the start discover the unseen Cave church known as the Saint Simon Church, Cairo’s UNESCO-listed treasures, located at the garbage city, East of old Cairo. and learn more with our expert tour guide.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Qualified tour guide
Any meals
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You will find Our guide in the reception of your hotel or in the case if you not staying in hotel please share with us your location and guide will be waiting for you there.

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Meeting point

In-front of the main Entrance

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Hanging Church

    Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa), which is still in use, is called the Hanging or Suspended Church as it is built on top of the Water Gate of Roman Babylon. Steep stairs lead from the forecourt to a 19th -century façade topped by twin bell towers.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

    Abu Serga (Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus) is a Coptic Christian church situated in the Coptic Quarter of Cairo. Dedicated to the saints, Sergius and Bacchus, it is most famous due to the belief that it was built on the site where Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus resided during their time in Egypt.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Synagogue Ben Ezra

    Ben Ezra Synagogue used to be a Christian place of worship by the name of El-Shamieen Church and according to a legend, the building was built on the exact spot where Moses was found as a baby in his basket. However, when the Coptic Christians owning it weren’t able to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers any longer, they had to sell the church. It was sold to Abraham Ben Ezra, who purchased the building in 882 AD for 20,000 dinars and turned it into a Jewish synagogue

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cave Church

    Formally known as St. Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo’s vast Cave Church pays tribute to a miracle St. Simon (also written St. Samaan or St. Simeon) is believed to have performed. The city’s Coptic Orthodox Christian garbage collectors (Zabbaleen) dug the church out of the Mokattam mountain during the 1970s.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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