Discover Egypt: Coptic Cairo, Islamic Heritage & Old Market
Description
Discover Cairo’s Coptic, Jewish and Islamic traditions on a full-day cultural tour that includes Abu Serga Church and the Citadel of Cairo. Step into the sanctuaries of the city’s most important Coptic churches, from the 4th-century Abu Serga to the elegant Hanging Church, visit a synagogue built where baby Moses was purportedly found, then your tour on the medieval fortifications of Saladin’s Citadel of Cairo, which protect the graceful domes and minarets of the Alabaster Mosque and finishing the tour with a visit to the oldest market in the city khan alkhalili bazaar.
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Itinerary
start your full day tour visiting Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus' approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and, the Hanging Church, and the Old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.
start your full day tour visiting Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus' approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and enter the Church of Abu-Sergahand, St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the Old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.
visit the oldest market in the city khan alkhalili bazaar with all the narrow streets and old cafe shops. At the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
your guide will be waiting you at the hotel lobby
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(1)
My friend and I did our first tour in Egypt - a sunset camel ride by the pyramids, including drinking Bedouin tea - and we had an incredible experience. Hema was amazing and taught us so much, and we all immediately became close friends. Hema texted us throughout our two weeks in Egypt. When I came down with a fever, he voluntarily brought me medicine that helped me kick it and got me back on feet within 24 hours. We became such good friends that we booked a second tour with Hema later in the trip - to see the mosques and to visit the bazaar. Hema helped us negotiate good prices on special good with merchants, showed us amazing sites, and taught us both history and about Islam. We had a number of fantastic tour guides throughout Egypt, but hands down, Hema was the best - and it wasn’t close! Highly recommend him to anyone visiting Giza / Cairo and wanting to do a tour.
Thank you for taking time to write an amazing review for us, it is always pleasure to explore Egypt and share our culture with our clients and always looking forward to seeing you again
