Full-Day Religious Tour of Egyptian Churches from Cairo
Highlights
Cairo
religious, cultural, historical
Private Tour
10 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Learn about Christian Egypt, right from its inception, and its peoples' defence against the pagan Romans by visiting the most prominent churches, each with its own claim to fame; the Hanging church, Abu Serga church, Saint Barbra church, Abo Sivin church and Mary Gerges church as well.
Itinerary
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Churches of Egypt
Meet your local tour guide at your hotel for pick-up and transfer.
At 7 a.m, gather together to attend the godly mass at the Hanging church, located in old Egypt. It was named this way as it was built on two of the old towers in the Roman fort. It is considered one of the most important Egyptian Coptic monuments.
Move in a conditioned car with your Egypt guide to Abu Serga church which was erected at the place which is thought to be where the saint family stayed in on their journey in Egypt.
Continue to Saint Barbara church which is situated near the street of the Jewish Temple. It is below the earth level by about 40 cms. You can reach it by stepping down a stone stair.
See the Abu Sivin church which is located in the street of Amr Ibn El AS. It is considered one of the monumental churches in this area with great importance, and acts as the headquarters for Alexandria popes.
Go to Marry Gerges church. Many monks stayed there and Bakhemis El Beheira Bishop was one of them.
Visit the biggest cathedral in Egypt, The Cathedral of Nativity of Christ.
Return to the hotel at sunset.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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