Private Half Day Tour Coptic Cairo and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Private Half Day Tour Coptic Cairo and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Do you know that the Holy Family been to Egypt !!!one of the most religious places in the world is Coptic Cairo which is a part of Old Cairo Contains Hanging Church ,Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church and Many others. The tour’s start time is flexible, but usually the tour starts around 8 AM, takes a duration of five hours, and ends around 1 PM. This private tour includes Pick up with our air-conditioned vehicles at your requested location, and Drop Off at your requested location.
The tour also provides Entry Fees + Taxes Services, Tour Guides with an experience of 15+ years, and a bottle of water during the day.
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Coptic Cairo
From Your Pick location you will start your journey With your Tour Guide through Cairo to one of the most religious places called Coptic Cairo. Coptic Cairo is apart from Old Cairo contains the Pabylon Fortress , Hanging Church , Greek Church of St. George , Saints Sergius and Bacchus and many Coptic churches around. It is believed in Christian tradition that the holy family stayed at the site of saints Sergius and Bacchus church to be a way from the roman army , with your guide you will know a lot more and learn about the Christianity in Egypt .
1 hourHanging Church (El Muallaqa
Around Fort Babylon, Egyptian Christians’ oldest churches were built. In addition to being the destination of pilgrimage for people of different religions all over the world, this area holds ruins of the Roman fortifications and over the roman towers we built one of the oldest churches the hanging Church.
1 hourChurch of St. Sergius and Bacchus
The tour continues by visiting Church of St Sergius and Bacchus, Saints Sergius and Bacchus or The Cavern Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family , Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress ,That is why the cavern church considered one of the oldest churches all over the world. The church is of significant historical importance, and in fact, it is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected.
45 minutesSynagogue Ben Ezra
This was the synagogue whose geniza or store room was found in the 19th century to contain a treasure of forgotten, stored-away Hebrew, Aramaic and Judeo-Arabic secular and sacred manuscripts.
45 minutesCoptic Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis)
The Church is dedicated for the Greek Orthodox and may be dates back to the 10th century , The Current structure is been rebuilt after1904 fire .
20 minutesKhan Al-Khalili
Then, the tour continues by visiting Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. The Bazaar is in the historic center of Cairo; It was established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era. The Bazaar has various products of all kind and shapes; not limited to Silver, Copper, Brassware, Gold and Leather Goods.
1 hourAl-Hussein Mosque
Nearby Khan Elkhalili, is located one of the most sacred Islamic sites in Egypt, this mosque is the reputed burial place of the head of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. the mosque has been renovated recently. Opportunity to take nice photos. after that you will start your Journey back to your hotel.
Included
- Expert Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Pick Up and Drop off at your Accommodation in Cairo or Giza
Not Included
- Extra 15 USD per Head pick up from Airport, Nasr City, Heliopolis,6of October and Nozha
- 20 USD per Head pick up from new administration capital
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.