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Coptic Cairo - Old Cairo or Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress , the Hanging church , the Greek church of St.George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites . it is believed in Christian tradition that the holy family visited this area and stayed at the sites of saints Sergius and Bacchus church ( Abu Serga ). Coptic Cairo was Stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic era ,though most of the current buildings of the churches in Coptic Cairo were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century
the tour will include the highlight of the area
Hanging church
Saint Serguis (Abu Serga ) it’s known as the holy crypt church
Ben Ezra Synagogue -
Cave Church - Cave church the local Coptic Church in Mokattam Village was established in 1975. After the establishment of the church , the Zabbaleen felt more secure in their location and only then began to use more permanent building materials , such as stone and bricks , for their homes . Given their previous experience of eviction from Giza in 1970 , the Zabbaleen had lived in temporary tin huts up till that point . In 1976 , a large fire broke out Manshiyet Nasir , which led to the beginning of the construction of the first church below the Mokkatam mountain on a site of 1.000 square meters . more churches have been built into caves found in Mokkatam . Currently , there are seven cave churches hidden among the caves of Mokkatam Mountain . The monastery of St Simon the Tanner is the largest and it has an amphitheater with seating capacity 20.000 . this church is the largest church in the Middle East .
After finishing you will back to your start point .
- Guided by an expert Egyptologist
- Language options available
- Private, air-conditioned transportation
- Complimentary bottled water and snacks
- On-board WiFi access
- All entrance fees included
- Tax-inclusive pricing
- Personal needs
- Tipping - recommended
- Any extra not mentioned in the itinerary
Egypt, known as the sanctuary of faiths, is the place where the holy family, including Virgin Mary and Jesus, resided for over 30 months. They traversed from the northern to the southern part of Egypt, eating and commuting. This prolonged stay has made Egypt a treasure trove of Christian cultural elements and architectural designs. Egypt is also revered for being home to the earliest monastery and monastic order. Thus, during a single day tour, you can delve into Egypt’s Coptic history.
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