short description :

Discover the rich history of Old Cairo on a guided day tour. See how ancient cultures have left their mark as you visit the Church of Abu-Sergah, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Itinerary :

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port upon your cruise ship arrival, holding a sign of your name. After that, you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, approximately 3 hours, with a stop if needed to have a rest.

Enjoy your journey to Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo, which is Among the most significant locations visited by the Holy Family, where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still. However, 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 Sergious) 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 the old Jewish synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue. Take your delicious lunch, and Then Continue to visit The Citadel of Cairo, where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo, which is Mohamed Ali mosque known as the Alabaster Mosque, then visit Khan El Khalili.

Note:

pick up / drop off form Cairo airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Nasr City or 6th of October City will be for additional cost