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Half Day Tour to the Churches of Cairo
Giza,
Egypt
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Overview
Duration
5h
Languages
English, Spanish
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
You will be picked up from the hotel to visit the Coptic Cairo where you can see some churches like the hanging church which dates back to the 7 century built on the top of one of the towers of the Roman fortress.
Then you continue to see St George church also built on a tower of the same fortress and has a circular shape. You will explore the Crept Church or St Sergios church which has the cave where the holy family had as a shelter or a hidden place from the Romans at that time. You will visit St Barbara church which was built in the 5th or the 6th century.
You will see the unique synagogue in the place of Ben Ezra. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found.
Then you will be driven to see the Monastery of St Simon which has 7 churches the most important are the summer and the winter churches, both were dug in the mountain having the shape of caves.
What to remember
Important info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included
Bottled water. Landing and facility fees. Air-conditioned vehicle. All taxes and service charge . A professional Tour Guide
What's not included
Gratuities. Any personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Egyptravel Tours
Meeting Point
Tahrir square in downtown in front of KFC
Pickup included
Pickup service is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October is available to book in the checkout process as an 'Add-on'. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.