Amazing Day Trip to Old Cairo from Cairo Airport
Overview
Cairo Top Tours offers you a captivating journey into the heart of history, to one of Cairo's oldest, most sacred, and spiritual areas.
You will enjoy exploring the most important sights in Coptic Cairo, where we will visit the Hanging Church, considered the jewel of Coptic architecture and one of the oldest churches in Egypt. It was built on top of one of the towers of the Roman Fortress of Babylon and is distinguished by its magnificent icons and wooden ceilings that take the shape of Noah's Ark, as if symbolising a refuge of faith amid the waves of time.
We will also enjoy exploring the Church of Abu Serga, whose walls hold sacred memories, as it is said that the Holy Family took refuge there during their flight to Egypt. There, you will feel the sanctity and tranquillity of the place, which pierces the heart.
In addition, we will offer you an unforgettable opportunity to visit St Barbara's Church, which houses a rare collection of ancient Coptic icons and artefacts and is considered a magnificent example of Egyptian religious art from the early Christian era. We also cannot miss a visit to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which tells the story of the convergence of the heavenly religions in one land. It is one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Egypt and is located next to Coptic churches in a scene that reflects deep-rooted religious tolerance.
Cairo Top Tours offers you a captivating journey into the heart of history, to one of Cairo's oldest, most sacred, and spiritual areas.
You will enjoy exploring the most important sights in Coptic Cairo, where we will visit the Hanging Church, considered the jewel of Coptic architecture and one of the oldest churches in Egypt. It was built on top of one of the towers of the Roman Fortress of Babylon and is distinguished by its magnificent icons and wooden ceilings that take the shape of Noah's Ark, as if symbolising a refuge of faith amid the waves of time.
We will also enjoy exploring the Church of Abu Serga, whose walls hold sacred memories, as it is said that the Holy Family took refuge there during their flight to Egypt. There, you will feel the sanctity and tranquillity of the place, which pierces the heart.
In addition, we will offer you an unforgettable opportunity to visit St Barbara's Church, which houses a rare collection of ancient Coptic icons and artefacts and is considered a magnificent example of Egyptian religious art from the early Christian era. We also cannot miss a visit to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which tells the story of the convergence of the heavenly religions in one land. It is one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Egypt and is located next to Coptic churches in a scene that reflects deep-rooted religious tolerance.
Inclusion
- Pick-up and drop-off services from and to Cairo airport.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers
- An expert English-speaking tour guide.
- Admission fees and tickets.
- A delicious lunch at a high-quality local restaurant in Cairo.
- A free bottle of mineral water on board the vehicle during your day trips in Egypt.
- Shopping excursions in Cairo, as is customary on all our day trips in Cairo.
- All taxes and service charges during the day trip to Old Cairo from Cairo Airport.
Exclusion
- Any additional items not mentioned in our itinerary for the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation.
- Tips are not included in Egypt Tours prices.
- Drinks during meals.
- Prices are applicable during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Easter tours in Egypt.
Itinerary
The moment you set foot in Cairo International Airport, our representative will be there to assist you with your paperwork. As soon as you exit the airport, our private guide will greet you with a warm smile and take you in a private air-conditioned car to one of the holiest and most enchanting places in Egypt – Coptic Cairo. This journey will take you back more than two thousand years, to a time when the three heavenly religions converged in one valley, allowing you to witness for yourself the depth of tolerance and faith that has characterised the land of Egypt since the dawn of history.
First, we will visit the Hanging Church, which is considered a symbol of the Coptic faith and one of the most famous churches in ancient Egypt. This church was built on top of one of the towers of the Roman fortress of Babylon. It is also considered a unique architectural masterpiece with its rare wooden decorations and icons. Upon entering, you will feel as if you are climbing the steps of history, soaring in a space of indescribable spirituality and tranquillity.
The second stop on our tour will be the Church of Abu Serga, which holds a sacred secret that attracts visitors from all over the world. The Holy Family took refuge in its small crypt during their journey through Egypt. This place is not just a historical site but a true spiritual experience, where you will feel the breath of history and holiness in every corner.
We will take another step towards the Ben Ezra Synagogue, located between Coptic churches, where you will contemplate a rare scene that embodies the coexistence of the heavenly religions in unique harmony. There, you will learn the story of the place where the young Prophet Moses is said to have been found in the water and how it became a symbol of the shared history of the three religions.
At the end of the day, your private guide will take you back to Cairo Airport in complete comfort after you have experienced one of the most profound cultural and spiritual experiences of your life—a journey short in time but one that will remain in your memory forever.
At the end of the day, your private guide will take you back to Cairo Airport in complete comfort, after you have experienced one of the most profound cultural and spiritual experiences of your life — a journey short in time, but one that will remain in your memory forever.
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