Explore Coptic Cairo, also called Old Cairo, where you can see some world-famous churches. Scholars believe that the holy family stayed for a long time inside this area and Prophet Moses was found in this place
After pick-up from your hotel,in a private, modern a/c van (WiFi on board) your private guide will take you to Old Cairo to see the wonderful Hanging Church,so called because it was built on the Roman Tower of the fortress of Babylon. Then you will see the famous crypt in which the Holy Family stayed beneath the church of Abu Serga..
Next, explore the Ben Ezra synagogue of the Jewish community. Your guide will make sure you learn a lot about the unique type of Christianity in Egypt.
Your guide will take you to a local restaurant for a typical Egyptian lunch before driving you back to your hotel.
Departure Point
Your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Departure Time
9:00 AM
Duration
4h
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
package Inclusions
Egyptian Food (koshary, mix of macaroni, rice and lentil with tomato sauce and many other additions)
Private tour
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entrance fees to all sites
Entry/Admission - Coptic Cairo
Entry/Admission - Ben Ezra Synagogue
package Exclusions
Gratuities
Highlights
Check off highlights of Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church
Hear stories of the Holy Family’s time in Egypt from your private guide
Savor a traditional Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant
Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers—complete with Wi-Fi