Special tour to: The Coptic Cairo with Lunch in Egypt
The Christian culture in Egypt is very deep since Jesus and his mother the Virgin Mary found in Egypt the best refuge to escape and save their life from the Romans. They stayed in Egypt for 3 years and 11 months. They left many traces of Christian culture. Explore it by this tour.
Highlights:
- Enjoy the Coptic art themed tour in Cairo
- Learn more about the Christian monuments in Egypt
- Pick up and Drop off from your accommodation in Cairo
- Transportation by Aircon Vehicle
- English Speaking Guide
- Entrance fees to all sites indicated on the itinerary
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
In the early morning, meet the guide at the hotel to enjoy the Coptic art themed tour in Cairo. We start with the Coptic Quarter; it is the neighborhood of the oldest Christian monuments in Egypt. We visit: the church known by the name Al-Moallaqa, or the Suspended Church, because it was built on top of one of the towers of the Babylonian fortress. Also, the Church of Saint Sergius, known as the Church of the Cave, where the Holy Family was hidden during their journey to Egypt for three months. Then follows the visit of the church of Saint Jorge. Then enjoy a guided tour of the Coptic Art Museum. The unique pieces in Egypt of this art.
Then we head to a local restaurant in Cairo. Then we continue to the famous site of the Holy Family Tree where Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary and Jesus rested in the shade of this tree. Finally, we return to the hotel.