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Coptic Cairo Vacation from Airport

Price Starting From : $50

4 Hours

Egypt

Cairo

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Coptic Cairo Tours from the Airport

Join our Cairo Half-Day Tours and experience the enchanting Coptic Cairo Tours starting from the airport. Embark on a journey to explore the historic landmarks of Coptic Cairo, also known as Old Cairo, which holds great significance as the refuge of the Coptic Holy Family during the early days of Christianity. This is a chance to immerse yourself in the past and discover the rich history of this sacred place during your Egypt trips.

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Begin your Egypt Day Tours by visiting the Hanging Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, so named because it was suspended between two main towers of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. Continue to the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, one of the oldest known Jewish places of worship in history, which used to be a Christian church before it was sold to a Jewish community due to heavy taxes. Coptic Cairo, or Old Cairo, is a unique area in Egypt where Coptic Christians live and worship, featuring historic buildings and churches significant to their faith.

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Inclusion

All transportation services from Cairo International Airport and return back by Cairo Top Tours.
Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the Coptic Cairo Tours from the Airport itinerary.
Transportation to Old Cairo is done by an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle.
Lunch in a good quality local restaurant.
Accredited Egyptologist tour guide during your Old Cairo Tour.
Free bottled water during your Coptic Cairo Tour.
Shopping tours in Cairo during your Cairo Layover Tours, if we have time.
The price includes all the taxes and service charges.

Exclusion

Any extras not mentioned in the Cairo Day Tours itinerary.
Tipping is not covered during all the Tours in Egypt.
Personal spendings.
Beverage during meals.
Prices are applicable during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.

Itinerary

Start your Coptic Cairo Tour directly from the airport, taking the opportunity to explore the historical area of Old Cairo during your layover. Meet our knowledgeable Egyptologist guide from Cairo Top Tours, who will escort you to visit the Hanging Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, also known as Al-Mu'allaqa in Arabic, which means "the suspended" due to its unique location between two towers on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon.

Next, visit the Coptic Museum, home to some of the earliest manuscripts and icons in Christian history. Continue to the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, one of the oldest Jewish temples in Cairo, dating back to the 9th century AD, which was originally a 4th-century Christian church before being repurposed.

After completing your Coptic Cairo Tour, you will be transferred back to Cairo Airport by our expert Egyptologist guide.

Meals: Lunch

Accommodation

Price

1 Person

$130 Per Person

2 - 3 Persons

$75 Per Person

4 - 6 Persons

$65 Per Person

7 - 10 Persons

$50 Per Person

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A Coptic Cairo Tour from the Airport is a guided tour that allows travelers to explore the historic Coptic Christian sites in Cairo, providing insight into the rich religious and cultural heritage of the area.

You can depart anytime you want since layovers are optional, but seasoned travelers advise staying out of airports for no more than six hours.

With this half-day tour from the airport to the Giza Pyramids, you can see the pyramids there.

Depending on the exact tour package you select, the length of the Cairo day tour from the airport may change. When taking into account the time needed for travel to and from the airport, the average duration is between 6 and 8 hours.

The Pyramids of Giza are very close to the big city of Cairo in Egypt. Cairo is the capital and biggest city in Egypt. The pyramids are on the edge of Cairo, in a place called the Giza Governorate.

Coptic Cairo Tours from the airport are guided tours that allow you to explore the historical and cultural sites of Coptic Cairo, also known as Old Cairo. These tours are designed for travelers who have a layover or limited time and want to experience the rich Coptic Christian heritage of Cairo.

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