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Day tour to the churches of ancient Egypt

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6 hours
cairo
cairo
Min Age : 1
Max People : 10000

Ancient Egypt, an area rich in antiquities , This neighborhood is also called Coptic Egypt for it has many churches and Coptic monuments. It is believed that the Holy Family passed on its way from olive to ancient Egypt The area is currently located in the archaeological Church of the Virgin Mary in area of Zewaila as well as on Elezbawya church in Clute Bey.

The area is full of many churches, monasteries and temples,   It is famous for the area of the seven churches and includes the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Abi Sarja, the Church of St. George, the Church of St. Barbara, the Church of St. Abu Sefin, the Church of St. Tadros el Shatby, and the Church of Angel Michael.

Immerse  in this Coptic archaeological trip to the churches of ancient Egypt and learn about its  archaeological history in an interesting tour for six hours

Tour Details

Ancient Egypt, an area rich in antiquities , This neighborhood is also called Coptic Egypt for it has many churches and Coptic monuments. It is believed that the Holy Family passed on its way from olive to ancient Egypt The area is currently located in the archaeological Church of the Virgin Mary in area of Zewaila as well as on Elezbawya church in Clute Bey.

The area is full of many churches, monasteries and temples,   It is famous for the area of the seven churches and includes the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Abi Sarja, the Church of St. George, the Church of St. Barbara, the Church of St. Abu Sefin, the Church of St. Tadros el Shatby, and the Church of Angel Michael.

Immerse  in this Coptic archaeological trip to the churches of ancient Egypt and learn about its  archaeological history in an interesting tour for six hours

highlights 

enjoy watching the churches of ancient Egypt
learn more about history of the churches
enjoy your time in these churches and their icons 
enjoy discovering the importance of these churches 

Departure & Return Location

from hotel in Cairo &return to hotel in Cairo 

Departure Time

10 minutes before tour time 

Price Includes

  • Churches in Visits
  • Tour Guide
  • Go and return
  • All transportation in destination location
  • lucnch
  • all taxis

Price Excludes

  • tipping
  • We are sorry for that Beginning from the period of 24/2/2020 till 19/4/2020 that in this period the visits to the monasteries in Egypt won't be allowed because of Fasting the resurrection Glorious in that time but it is available to visit churches in Egypt in that time
What to Expect

Ancient Egypt, an area rich in antiquities , This neighborhood is also called Coptic Egypt for it has many churches and Coptic monuments. It is believed that the Holy Family passed on its way from olive to ancient Egypt The area is currently located in the archaeological Church of the Virgin Mary in area of Zewaila as well as on Elezbawya church in Clute Bey.

The area is full of many churches, monasteries and temples,   It is famous for the area of the seven churches and includes the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Abi Sarja, the Church of St. George, the Church of St. Barbara, the Church of St. Abu Sefin, the Church of St. Tadros el Shatby, and the Church of Angel Michael.

Immerse  in this Coptic archaeological trip to the churches of ancient Egypt and learn about its  archaeological history in an interesting tour for six hours

Itinerary

Day 1visit (The Hanging church -the Church of St. Abu Sarjeh-St. George's Church-Church of Saint Barbara-Abu Seifain Church-.Church of St. Mary Mary known as the (kasriah al rehan)- Tadros Church inside the Monastery of Prince Tadros:)

A guide will take you from your hotel in Cairo to start your Coptic tour to Ancient Egypt churches you will start your tour by visiting the The Hanging church
which is located in the area of the ancient Egypt in the important archaeological area of Coptic Cairo. It is close to the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Ben Ezra Jewish Temple, The church of St. Mina next to the fortress of Babylon, the church of Martyr Mercurius “Abu Seifin”, and many other churches, The Hanging Church is the oldest surviving church.
After that we will visit the Church of St. Abu Sarjeh
Abu Sarjeh Archaeological Church or the Church of the Two Martyrs Sergius and Laches is the archaeological church built above the place where the Holy Family resided during their trip to Egypt, and it has a cave to escape at the altar , Its present location is what is known as the compound of religions in old Cairo, inside the Babylon fortress near the Jewish Ezra built
St. George’s Church
it is one of the oldest Christian and Egyptian churches that survive even, which dates back to the first Christian era,
Then you will take a short break to have your lunch in local restaurant then you will resume your visits with
Church of St. Mary Mary known as the (kasriah al rehan)
This church is known in history as the Church of virgin marry and is located in a hippocampus. One of the patriarchs lived there around 865 AD. nest visit
The Hanging Church 2
Church of Saint Barbara
is located on the eastern side of the fortress of Babylon and close to the Roman wall and reach the visitor from the street of the Jewish Temple and is surrounded by many simple buildings for the inhabitants as well as church facilities that have changed their features now,
Abu Seifain Church
This church is known as the Church of St. Mercurius and in the name of fame the church of Abu Seifen. This church was established historically and artistic in the eighth century AD, and then demolished with the demolition of the Coptic churches during the tenth century, and left only a small church on the sea side
It was renewed by Anba Abram Al-Syriani, the 62nd Patriarch during the reign of the Fatimid Caliph al-Mu’izzuddin Allah.
The church remained on these renovations for a time, and then burned in 564 AH – 1168 AD with the fire of Fustat
The effects of the fire continued until Sheikh Abu Barakat bin Abi Said repaired
Final church :St. Tadros Church inside the Monastery of Prince Tadros:

On the north side of the monastery there is a door that connects to a small church, the Church of St. Tadros. It has a water well that is blessed with a hundred to cure diseases
This church is distinct from all other churches as it contains the largest number of unique Coptic icons in the Republic, it contains nearly 250 archaeological icons, a few dating back to the thirteenth century AD, at the end of your visit the guide will take you back to your hotel

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Mykyta

Family Traveller

wow this tour was very amazing i loved this very much

November 29, 2019

lapochkina

Solo Traveller

this tour makes me wondering how beauty it was you must see it

November 17, 2019

kadnikova

Couple Traveller

it was very perfect tour and the guide was very amazing and he was very kind

November 16, 2019

zibareva

Solo Traveller

i am very impressive that this tour is best tour ever

November 16, 2019

fjodorova

Solo Traveller

i did’t imagine that is tour will be amazing like that you have to try this trip

November 14, 2019
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