Coptic Cairo Tour ( St.Simon,Hanging church,st. Sergius church)
(5) Reviews
Kom Ghorab
About
A great chance to visit and learn about the unique Cairo’s rich religious history and heritage. Explore old Cairo with it's famous old churches; Visit the Hanging Church, visit the Cavern Church, known as the Church of Saint Sergius and Ben Ezria Synagogue. the start discover the unseen Cave church known as the Saint Simon Church, Cairo’s UNESCO-listed treasures, located at the garbage city, East of old Cairo. and learn more with our expert tour guide.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Qualified tour guide
Any meals
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
The Coptic Museum
In-front of the main Entrance
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Coptic Cairo Tour ( St.Simon,Hanging church,st. Sergius church)
(5) Reviews
Kom Ghorab
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$140.00
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About
A great chance to visit and learn about the unique Cairo’s rich religious history and heritage. Explore old Cairo with it's famous old churches; Visit the Hanging Church, visit the Cavern Church, known as the Church of Saint Sergius and Ben Ezria Synagogue. the start discover the unseen Cave church known as the Saint Simon Church, Cairo’s UNESCO-listed treasures, located at the garbage city, East of old Cairo. and learn more with our expert tour guide.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Qualified tour guide
Any meals
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
The Coptic Museum
In-front of the main Entrance
Return
Itinerary
1
Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa), which is still in use, is called the Hanging or Suspended Church as it is built on top of the Water Gate of Roman Babylon. Steep stairs lead from the forecourt to a 19th -century façade topped by twin bell towers.
30 minutes
2
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
Abu Serga (Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus) is a Coptic Christian church situated in the Coptic Quarter of Cairo. Dedicated to the saints, Sergius and Bacchus, it is most famous due to the belief that it was built on the site where Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus resided during their time in Egypt.
30 minutes
3
Synagogue Ben Ezra
Ben Ezra Synagogue used to be a Christian place of worship by the name of El-Shamieen Church and according to a legend, the building was built on the exact spot where Moses was found as a baby in his basket. However, when the Coptic Christians owning it weren’t able to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers any longer, they had to sell the church. It was sold to Abraham Ben Ezra, who purchased the building in 882 AD for 20,000 dinars and turned it into a Jewish synagogue
15 minutes
4
Cave Church
Formally known as St. Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo’s vast Cave Church pays tribute to a miracle St. Simon (also written St. Samaan or St. Simeon) is believed to have performed. The city’s Coptic Orthodox Christian garbage collectors (Zabbaleen) dug the church out of the Mokattam mountain during the 1970s.
