Full Day Tour Coptic Cairo
Highlights
● Visit the Amr Ibn Al-Ass Mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt and a symbol of the country's Islamic heritage.
● Explore the Roman Babylon fortress and learn about the Christian history of the area.
● Visit the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga), believed to be where the Holy Family stayed during their time in Egypt.
● See the Hanging Church of St. Mary (El Muallaqa), one of the oldest and most iconic churches in Egypt.
● Visit St. George Church for Greek Orthodox, which was built above the Roman fortress.
About the Activity
● English language.
● Duration 08 hours.
● Starting time daily at 09:00 Hrs.
● Private Trip.
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Description
Coptic Cairo isn’t only about Christian history, it’s where you’ll meet the three of Abrahamic religions in the same place. Visit Amr Ibn Al-Ass Mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt.
Continue to the Roman Babylon fortress to go through the Christian history. It is believed that the Holy Family (the Child Jesus, St. Mary, and St. Joseph) visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga).
You will also visit the hanging church of St. Mary (El Muallaqa) and St. George Church for Greek Orthodox that were built above the fortress.
End the tour inside the ruins of the Roman fortress to visit the Coptic Museum. The Museum displays around 1600 items go back to different century in the Coptic History.
Includes
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
✔ Transport by private A/C vehicle.
✔ Private licensed English-speaking Egyptologist.
✔ Entrance Ticket.
✔ Bottled water.
✔ Parking.
✔ All applicable taxes and service charge.
Excludes
✘ Any meals or beverages.
✘ Camera fees; please check with your tour guide about Still/ Video Cameras fees.
✘ Personal expenses such as tips, telephone calls, etc.
✘ Any extras.
Important to Know
What to bring
- Passport or ID card.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Sunglasses
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