Private Full day to Coptic Cairo -Cave Church- Coptic Museum

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About this activity

Egypt comprises of some of the most beautiful holy Coptic sites

visit the magnificent Saint Simon Church (Cave Church)

visit the "Hanging Church"

visiting "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church"

visit The Church of St. George the Martyr

visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra"

visit the Coptic Museum.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Travelish Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: • Tipping

Itinerary

Cave Church

1 h 10 min Admission included

Proceed to Moqatem for a chance to visit the magnificent Saint Simon Church (Cave Church), which is dedicated to the renowned shoemaker. While you admire the church's design and art-works, the professional Egyptologist will enlighten you about how Saint Simon played a vital role in moving the Mokattam Mountain. Apart from the architectural masterpieces, the heavenly vibes are sure to uplift you.
Coptic Cairo

2 hours Admission included

Then going to "The Coptic Cairo" where you will visit the "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church" that it dates back to the 7th or 8th century. Which is believed to have been built on the spot where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. This whole area is a world famous destination for Pilgrims. Then The Church of St. George the Martyr, built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures.
The Hanging Church

30 min Admission included

you will visit the "Hanging Church" which is dating back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to Virgin Mary ,It's called "Hanging" because of its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress "Babylon" .It contains 110 Holy icons depicting beautiful religious scenes.
Synagogue Ben Ezra

30 min Admission included

And ending this tour with a visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra" which gained its importance from its Geniza (Store room) was found during the 19th century containing a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts
The Coptic Museum

45 min Admission included

End your tour by the treasury collection at the Coptic Museum.