Holy Day Tour – Coptic Cairo, Saint Simon Church & The Virgin Mary

Holy Day Tour – Coptic Cairo's Sacred Sites

Walk through 2,000 years of Christian history in the heart of Cairo on this deeply moving private tour of Egypt's most sacred Coptic sites. Visit churches where the Holy Family sought refuge during their flight into Egypt, and discover the spiritual heart of one of the world's oldest Christian communities.

Tour Highlights

• ✦ Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary Church) – one of Egypt's oldest churches
• ✦ Saint Sergius & Bacchus Church – built over the cave where the Holy Family rested
• ✦ Ben Ezra Synagogue – Cairo's oldest synagogue
• ✦ Saint Simon the Tanner Church (Mokattam Cave Church) – carved into the mountainside
• ✦ Coptic Museum – world's largest collection of Coptic art & artifacts
• ✦ The Virgin Mary's Tree in Matariya – where the Holy Family rested

Tour Details

• 📍 Departure: Cairo hotel pickup
• ⏱ Duration: ~6–8 hours
• 🚐 Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle
• 🎟 Entrances: Included
• 📅 Availability: Every day

Modest dress required. Private tour with expert guide.

What's Included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private expert guide
• Hotel pickup in Cairo
• Entrance fees

Meeting Point & Booking

• Meeting point: Pickup at your hotel in Cairo
• Availability: Every day
• Book ahead: at least 24 hours before the tour
• Cancellation: full refund if cancelled 72 hours or more before the tour – see our policy

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