Tour

Tour Code

Coptic Cairo

CAI004

Full Day

Half Day

Tour Language

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Sites

1. The Hanging Church

2. Church of St. Sergius

3. Church of St. Mercurius

4. Greek Orthodox Church of Mari Girgis

5. Giza Pyramids

6. Lunch

Description of Tour

Cairo is one of the rare cities in the world that you can find many old Coptic sites, even though it is mainly a muslim country. This shows the acceptance of the two religions together.

We will start our tour of Coptic Cairo by visiting The Hanging Church. (In Arabic it is called Al-Muallaqa). This church was built in the 4^th century. It was built in dedication to the Virgin Mary and inside you will see a wall painting of the Nativity from the 14^th century.

Our next stop will be at the Church of St. Sergius that was built in the 5^th century. It is believed to have been built over the crypt where the Holy Family stayed in Egypt.

Then at the Church of St. Mercurius, you will see scenes from the Old and New Testament.

We will next visit the Greek orthodox Church of Mari Girgis.

On our way back we will stop to witness one of the great wonders of the world, the Giza Pyramids.

Before we leave we will have lunch at a local restaurant.

For Your Information:

§          Good walking shoes and a hat are recommended.

§          Tour not suitable for people with limited walking abilities.