Day Tour To Coptic Cairo, Cave Church and Felucca Ride

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Day Tour To Coptic Cairo, Cave Church and Felucca Ride

Coptic Cairo is a historic quarter in Cairo, Egypt, known for its stunning Coptic architecture and religious sites. It is home to some of the oldest churches in Egypt, including the Hanging Church, Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church, and the Church of St. Barbara. The area also boasts an ancient Coptic museum that showcases a rich collection of artifacts and artworks from the early Christian era in Egypt.

The Cave Church, officially known as the Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner, is a unique Christian worship site located in the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo. Carved into the rock of the mountain, the church provides a breathtaking view of the city below. The Cave Church is a popular pilgrimage destination for Christians in Egypt and around the world, attracting visitors with its stunning architecture, colorful murals, and peaceful ambiance.

A felucca ride on the Nile River is a must-do activity for visitors to Cairo. Feluccas are traditional Egyptian sailboats that have been used for transportation and trade for centuries. A quiet and peaceful way to explore the Nile, a felucca ride offers stunning views of the city skyline, historical landmarks, and local life along the riverbanks. Whether you opt for a daytime excursion or a romantic sunset sail, a felucca ride provides a memorable and relaxing experience on the iconic river.

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All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Pick up services from your hotel & return.

Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.

Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.

Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant

Felucca ride on the Nile for 1 hours

Bottled water during your trip.

Shopping tours in Cairo.

All taxes & service charge.

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.

Tipping


Itinerary

Our representative will pick up you at 9:00 Am from your Hotel to visit Old Cairo known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and then visit The Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo There are seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner is the largest and has an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 20,000. It is worth a visit if you are interesting in seeing something different in Egypt

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