Coptic tour of Cairo
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Coptic tour of Cairo
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Coptic tour of Cairo
Duration: 3 hours
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NZD 106
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Highlights
It is a unique religious tour of Cairo in which we will visit the hanging church, Saint Sergius church, Saint Simon the tanner monastery (known as the cave church). We will also visit the Jewish Ben Ezra synagogue and the Islamic mosque of Amr. Therefore, it is unique because it has all religions in one tour.
Itinerary
Coptic Cairo
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will visit the hanging church, Ben Ezra synagogue and Amr mosque.St Simon the Tanner Monastery
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will visit the hanging church, Ben Ezra synagogue and Amr mosque and Saint Simon cave churchHanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will visit the hanging church, Ben Ezra synagogue and Amr mosque.Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga, is built upon an ancient Roman fort in Old Cairo. The history of the church is still being debated. Some scholars believe that it dates to the late fourth to early fifth centuries AD, while others believe that it should approximately be dated to 17th century AD. This church has acquired a special religious status among Coptic churches because it is associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt. It is named after renowned early fourth century AD saints, Sergius and Bacchus, both of whom were martyred at al-Resafa in Syria for their Christian beliefs.Coptic Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis)
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBuilt above one of the fortress towers of the Babylon, the Church of St. George is a Greek Orthodox church in Coptic Cairo. It was originally built in the 7th century, but the current structure was rebuilt following a 1904 fire. St. George is the only round church in Egypt, but unlike the original Church of the Holy Sepulchre and its many imitators, this is only for practical reasons – it is built atop the foundations of a Roman round tower. Mar is a title of respect in Syriac, literally meaning my lord. It is given to all saints and bishops. Girgis is the Arabized adoption of the Greek word Georgios, thus Mar Girgis means St. George in English.
What's included
INCLUDED
Egyptologist Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Lunch
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Cairo, Egypt
Provider
Cairo Trips
From
NZD 106
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