Includes/Excludes
Included
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- All transfers in a modern private A/C vehicle, including hotel pickup and drop-off
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping for guide and driver (recommended)
Overview
Embark on a blessed journey through the heart of Coptic Cairo with Doit Travel. Enjoy the expert guidance of a professional Egyptologist and the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle. Discover Cairo’s most captivating Coptic sites, each rich with fascinating stories, historical secrets, and spiritual heritage. Learn how Christianity thrived in Egypt before the rise of Islam and explore some of the city’s oldest and most remarkable Coptic landmarks in one inspiring day tour.
Tour Highlights
- The Hanging Church
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Abu Serga Church
- Virgin Mary Church
Itinerary
The Hanging Church
Also known as the Suspended Church, it was built atop the southern gate of the Roman Fortress. Its unique design features a roof shaped like Noah’s Ark. From the 7th to the 13th centuries, it served as the residence of the Coptic Patriarch, making it a cornerstone of Coptic history.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Dating back to the 9th century, this synagogue was built within the shell of a 4th-century Christian Church. It is historically significant as the site where the prophet Jeremiah gathered the Jewish community following the destruction of Jerusalem’s Temple. Restored by Abraham Ben Ezra in the 12th century, it unveils the rich heritage of North African Jews from the 11th to 13th centuries.
Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant, savoring traditional Egyptian cuisine.
Abu Serga Church
Believed to be built on the very spot where the Holy Family—Mary, Joseph, and Jesus—rested during their journey in Egypt, this church holds immense historical and spiritual significance. It has also been the site of the ordination of many Coptic Patriarchs.
Virgin Mary Church
Located in Haret Zuweila, this is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo. Though some inscriptions date to the 12th century, the church was initially established in the 10th century. It served as the seat of the Orthodox Pope of Alexandria from 1400 AD to 1520 AD.
Return to Hotel
After exploring these remarkable sites, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle.