Old Coptic Cairo tour
Description
Coptic Cairo is unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls.
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Itinerary
visit the old Coptic Cairo. This colorful quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the worlds oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history.
visit to the Monastery and Church of St George, an early 20th-century church that is the only round church in Egypt, call at Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, and learn how the church stands where the holy family is thought to have stayed during their trip to Egypt from Israel.
Take a tour at the Coptic Museum, located in one of Coptic Cairo oldest areas. See some of the 16,000 ancient artifacts on display, including precious icons and books that illustrate the history of Egypt Coptic community.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
we pickup from any hotel in Cairo
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
Around Cairo with a very nice guide who speaks impeccable Italian. He took me around Cairo visiting Mohamed Ali Mosque, the Coptic Quarter, the ancient market of Cairo making me experience the reality and magic of the place. Thanks again to travel connection tours
amazing time with an amazing client
I am from Hawaii, United States. I booked with the "Travel Connection Tours" for an epic travel experience in Egypt. We enjoyed our first two nights at a 5 Star hotel in Cairo, had dinner & entertainment on a Nile River boat, then caught our flight from Cairo to Aswan where we visited the Philae Temple & High Dam. We proceeded to visit Ombo Temple at night. The tour guides were outstanding, all speaking good English and picking us up for our tours timely. The next leg of our tour had us on the river boat for three days visiting Temple Sobek and Edfu Temple. The next day had us visiting the West Bank, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon then on to the wonderful Luxor Temple. We then caught our flight back to Cairo checking into the Best View Pyramid Hotel and enjoying the tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. It is important to note that we stayed at the Best View Pyramid Hotel and booked all tours and sightseeing through the Travel Connection Tours. We had a great time and highly recommend availing of both the Best View Pyramid Hotel and booking through the Travel Connection Tours. Thank you to both the hotel and travel company.
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