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Full Day Old Coptic Cairo - Egy Smart Travel

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Full Day Old Coptic Cairo

Churches Day

Discover Cairo’s rich Coptic heritage on a private full-day tour with Egy Smart Travel. Explore the historic churches and religious landmarks of Old and Coptic Cairo, visit the Coptic Museum, and discover the remarkable Saint Simon the Tanner Church, which was carved into Mokattam Mountain.

Pick-up and drop-off are available from hotels in Cairo or Giza.

Trip Highlights

Explore Old and Coptic Cairo and visit the Hanging Church, the Monastery and Church of Saint George, Abu Serga Church, and the Coptic Museum.
Discover the history of Egypt’s Coptic community through ancient churches, religious icons, textiles, books, artifacts, and ritual objects.
Visit Saint Simon the Tanner Church, carved into a cave inside Mokattam Mountain, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Step 01 :

Hotel Pick-Up

Your Egy Smart Travel Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
You will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Old and Coptic Cairo to begin your full-day churches tour.

Step 02 :

Visit the Hanging Church

Begin your tour at the Hanging Church, also known as the Virgin Mary Church.
The church dates back to the 7th century and was built above the towers of the ancient Roman Babylon Fortress. It is one of the most famous and historically important churches in Old Cairo.
Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history, architecture, and religious importance of this remarkable Coptic landmark.

Step 03 :

Explore the Monastery and Church of Saint George

Continue to the Monastery and Church of Saint George, which was built in the 20th century.
The church is considered the only round church in Egypt and belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church. Its unique circular design makes it one of the most distinctive religious landmarks in Old Cairo.

Step 04 :

Visit Abu Serga Church

Visit Abu Serga Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt, dating back to the 5th century.
The church contains an impressive collection of religious icons dating from the 12th to the 19th centuries. Its historical design and religious artwork provide an excellent introduction to Egypt’s early Christian heritage.

Step 05 :

Discover the Coptic Museum

Continue to the Coptic Museum, which houses more than 16,000 artifacts illustrating the history and development of Coptic Christianity in Egypt.
The museum’s collection includes stone artifacts, architectural pieces from ancient churches, religious ritual objects, icons, textiles, books, manuscripts, and many other items related to Coptic history and culture.

Step 06 :

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Take a break during the tour and enjoy lunch at one of Cairo’s local restaurants.
Lunch is included in the tour price; however, drinks served at the restaurant are not included.

Step 07 :

Visit Saint Simon the Tanner Church

Travel to Saint Simon the Tanner Church, an extraordinary church carved into a cave inside Mokattam Mountain.
The church is located within an area commonly known as Garbage City, where waste is traditionally collected, sorted, and prepared for recycling.
Explore the remarkable cave church and learn about the history of Saint Simon the Tanner and the local community surrounding this unique religious site

Step 08 :

Return to Your Hotel

At the end of the tour, your Egy Smart Travel tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

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