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The Coptic neighborhood of Cairo, the Christian part of the Egyptian capital, plays host to a great historic and monumental heritage. Discover it with this guided tour.

Itinerary

We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.

DAY 1 - Guided Tour of the Coptic Neighborhood

Having picked you up at your hotel, we make our way to Cairo's Coptic neighborhood, where we'll learn all about the history of Christianity in Egypt and discover the difference between Coptic Catholics and Coptic Orthodox Christians. Both religious strands have their own temple, both of which we'll visit on our tour. First we'll head to the church of Saint Maria the Virgin, better known as The Hanging Church of Cairo - constructed as it is above the old gates of the Babylon fortress. Inside the temple itself, we'll see different works of art and a variety of mosaics belonging to different historical periods. Our tour continues with the Church of St. George, the orthodox church, and the church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, inside which legend states the holy family hid upon their flight from King Herod. To complete our knowledge of the Coptic tradition in Cairo, we'll visit the Cairo Coptic Museum, whose permanent exhibition houses a wide range of sacred and decorative objects: the most famous objects include the Nag Hammadi Manuscripts. This set of papyri is known as the "Gospel of Judas", documents that have caused no lack of controversy among Theologians over the years. With the museum visit over, we'll fuel up with lunch in a traditional restaurant in the Coptic neighborhood. The menu is composed of different specialties, including a main dish of meat and rice. And having eaten, we'll finally head back to the hotel.

Included / Excluded

To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.

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Hotel pickup and drop–off

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English–speaking guide

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Transport in an air–conditioned bus

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Lunch in a local restaurant

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Tickets (to the Cairo Coptic Museum and the churches of Saint Maria and Saints Sergius and Bacchus)

Guided Tour of the Coptic Neighborhood

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Duration

4 Hours

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From USD 60

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You can book up to 2 days before (Cairo local time), subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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