Tour Description

You are going to discover with your private Egyptologist, Cairo’s Coptic past, exploring some of the most historic & important Christian buildings located in the oldest part of town; The Church of St Barbara one of the largest church in Egypt. You will also visit The Church of St George. Followed by a due stop at the Church of St Serquis, which is the Oldest Church in Coptic Cairo. Surely you are going to visit the beautiful Hanging Church and unfold its history and reason for its special name! After observing the churches striking architectural feature, you will continue your visit to Ben Ezra Synagogue. You will terminate your visit at the wonderful Coptic Museum which is located amid the ruins of the ancient Babylon Fort, built in Roman Times. The museum houses all kinds of artworks including carvings, textiles & manuscripts dated back to the Christian period. Don’t miss exploring its lovely courtyard garden & to look out at the delicately carved mashrabiya.