Old Coptic Cairo History day tour
4 h
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Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
pick up from your hotel by our guide at ,8 ,9,10 ,11 am then move to 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, Built in the 3rd 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.
Next, after a 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 flight into Egypt from Israel King Herod. Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue for Jewish ,
At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
pick up from your hotel by our guide at ,8 ,9,10 ,11 am then move to 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, Built in the 3rd 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.
Next, after a 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 flight into Egypt from Israel King Herod. Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue for Jewish ,
At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Incluso
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- Bottled water
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- entry fees
- Entry/Admission - Coptic Cairo
Non incluso
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Extra
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Culturale
80%
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