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Coptic Cairo Chronicles: Timeless Heritage Tour
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Old Cairo
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Embark on a journey where you are the hero, uncovering the secrets of ancient Egypt through the “Coptic Cairo Chronicles: Timeless Heritage Tour”. This adventure is not just a tour; it’s a passage through time, revealing the layers of history and faith that have shaped Cairo. Stand in awe beneath the arches of the legendary Hanging Church, feel the echoes of the past within the walls of the Fortress of Babylon, and marvel at the artistic splendor in the Coptic Museum. As you step into the sacred realm of St. George’s Church, you’ll connect with a heritage that has withstood the test of time. This experience is tailored for those who seek more than just sightseeing; it’s for the curious souls...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
The Coptic Museum admission fee - 3 euros
Services de guides locaux professionnels
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
The Hanging Church
We will meet outside the entrance of the Hanging Church.
Retour
St. George's church
The last location on our route
Informations importantes
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
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Embark on a journey where you are the hero, uncovering the secrets of ancient Egypt through the “Coptic Cairo Chronicles: Timeless Heritage Tour”. This adventure is not just a tour; it’s a passage through time, revealing the layers of history and faith that have shaped Cairo. Stand in awe beneath the arches of the legendary Hanging Church, feel the echoes of the past within the walls of the Fortress of Babylon, and marvel at the artistic splendor in the Coptic Museum. As you step into the sacred realm of St. George’s Church, you’ll connect with a heritage that has withstood the test of time. This experience is tailored for those who seek more than just sightseeing; it’s for the curious souls...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Non remboursable
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
The Coptic Museum admission fee - 3 euros
Services de guides locaux professionnels
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
The Hanging Church
We will meet outside the entrance of the Hanging Church.
Église suspendue (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
Officially named the Church of the Virgin Mary, the hanging church located in the center of old Cairo. This unique position makes the church feel like it's floating in mid-air. It was a much more impressive sight when it was first built when the ground level was several meters lower than it is today.
29 minutes
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Fortress of Babylon
The fort is also known as Qasr el Shamee, or Tian Palace, as its towers are lit up with candles at the beginning of every month. Thus, people track the sun from one to another, tower. Six Coptic Churches, Convents, and Coptic Museums It's inside the fortress.
29 minutes
3
Le musée copte
Oldest exhibit on pre-Christian Greek civilization There is many murals about people harvesting grapes, winemaking, and about Dionysus and Aphrodite. About Zeus and Europe, The building on which the museum is displayed is a masterpiece. It showcases a fascinating mix of Arab and Byzantine architecture.
This church can be considered as a part of visiting Coptic Cairo. St George's Church is inside the Babylonian fortress and is Greek Orthodox. The original church dates are from the 10th century but were destroyed by fire. The current structure of the church was built at the beginning of the 20th century.