Half-Day Tour of the Iconic Churches of Cairo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Coptic Cairo

  As you journey through the alleyways of the old city, you will have the opportunity to visit the Church of Saint Sergius and the Church of Santa Barbara. You will then proceed to the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Saint Simon's Church, which is carved into the Mokattam Hills. This tour is a great way to experience the wonders of the old city and its rich cultural heritage. It is a source of immense pride for the people of Egypt, and is a reminder of the many wonders of the past.

  3 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2
  The Hanging Church

  You will be picked up by a professional guide, who will then drive you through the narrow lanes of Old Cairo to get to the southern fringes, where Coptic Cairo is located. Here, you will find the Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary, which dates from the 7th century. It has magnificent dark interiors with cedar paneling, a wooden ark ceiling, and a marble pulpit supported by 12 pillars. This church is a testament to the grandeur and skill of the ancient Egyptians, and a reminder of the many wonders of the past. It is a source of immense pride for the people of Egypt, and is a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Church of St. Barbara

  The Church of St. Barbara is one of the most important churches of Old Cairo. It was originally dedicated to St. Cyrus and St. John, who were revered for their healing powers. A small church at the northeastern corner of the building pays tribute to these two martyrs. This church is a testament to the grandeur and skill of the ancient Egyptians, and a reminder of the many wonders of the past. It is a source of immense pride for the people of Egypt, and is a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Coptic Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis)

  The Church of St. George is a Greek Orthodox church located within the Babylon Fortress in Coptic Cairo. It is part of the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St George, which is part of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and all Africa. This church dates back to the 10th century (or earlier). After a devastating fire in 1904, the current structure was rebuilt, and construction was completed in 1909. Since 2009, the monastery's hegumen has had the rank of bishop with the title Bishop Babylonos. This church is a testament to the grandeur and skill of the ancient Egyptians, and a reminder of the many wonders of the past. It is a source of immense pride for the people of Egypt and is a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Synagogue Ben Ezra

  Originally a Coptic church, this site was transformed into a Jewish synagogue in the 11th century. According to Jewish tradition, this is where the prophet Jeremiah preached in the 11th century, while Copts believe it is the site where baby Moses was found in a basket. This site is a testament to the religious diversity of the area, and is a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage. It is a source of immense pride for the people of the region, and is a reminder of the many wonders of the past. This site is a popular tourist attraction, and is a reminder of the many wonders of the past.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

  The Church of St. George is believed to be the place where the holy family rested during their exile in Egypt. In the Chapel of the Convent of St., visitors wanting to be blessed can be wrapped in chains by the nuns. This church is a testament to the grandeur and skill of the ancient Egyptians, and a reminder of the many wonders of the past. It is a source of immense pride for the people of Egypt, and is a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Cave Church

  The Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church, is located in the Mokattam mountain in southeastern Cairo. It is home to seven churches and chapels, with the Virgin Mary and St. Simon Cathedral being the largest. Inside the spacious caverns, beautiful engravings cover the walls, each representing stories from the Bible. St. Simon’s Hall, a large seating arena that accommodates 2,000 people for spiritual meetings, sits on the upper level. The Monastery also includes an education center, an area for children, as well as a school for the deaf. Now considered one of the largest Coptic monasteries in Egypt, the grandeur of the churches hidden within the heart of the Mokattam Hills is a testament to the skill of the ancient Egyptians, and a reminder of the many wonders of the past. It is a source of immense pride for the people of Egypt, and is a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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