Tour starts at 8:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by our guide. We start with the visit of 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. Then visiting "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church” which is believed to have been built on the spot where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. Then, visiting 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. And ending Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to one of the marvelous Coptic buildings in Cairo, The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner or “The Cave Church” which is located in el Mokattam hills area. This church is the largest church in the Middle East. After the tour is finished you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Tour details
Duration: 7 Hours
Type: Private Tour / minimum 02 persons
Availability: Runs Everyday
Pick up & drop off: Customer′s Location in either Cairo or Giza
Price per Person: USD$ 55
Included in the price:
-Pick up and return service
-All transfers by Private A/C Vehicle
-Service of private professional English or French speaking Egyptologist Tour guide*
-Assistance during private-guided tours
-Entrance fees to the sights
-01 Bottled water during the tour
-Lunch at a quality restaurant
-Service charges and taxes
Not included in the price:
× Personal expenses
× Optional activities
× Tipping
× Any extra drink
*Other languages are available upon request
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Saint Samaan : The Tanner Monastery
Ben Ezra Synagogue
