Embark on a budget-friendly Coptic Quarter Day Tour in Cairo and uncover the miraculous stories and legends hidden within the city’s ancient churches. Explore the rich history and spirituality of Cairo at a fraction of the cost!
Embark on a budget-friendly Coptic Quarter Day Tour in Cairo and uncover the miraculous stories and legends hidden within the city’s ancient churches. Explore the rich history and spirituality of Cairo at a fraction of the cost!
- Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of the Fortress of Babylon, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended above a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo nicknamed it “the Church of the Staircase” The…
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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of the Fortress of Babylon, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended above a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo nicknamed it “the Church of the Staircase” The land area has increased by about six meters since the Roman period, so the Roman tower is mostly buried under the ground, reducing the visual impact of the elevated position of the church
Entrance from the street is through iron gates under a pointed stone arch. The 19th century facade with twin steeples can then be seen beyond a narrow courtyard decorated with modern art biblical motifs. Up the steps and across the entrance is another small courtyard leading to the outside 11th century porch.
After that you will visit the Coptic The Coptic Museum is a museum in Coptic Cairo, Egypt,

- Private transportation
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
- An Egyptologist guide
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
- An Egyptologist guide
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic beverages
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee
- Alcoholic beverages
- Brunch
This tour involves sharing the stories and miracles that occurred in the churches of Cairo, progressing from one location to the next in chronological sequence.
Throughout this journey, participants will learn about the appearance of the Virgin Mary to the Coptic Pope of that era and her requests to him. Additionally, they will uncover the events that…
This tour involves sharing the stories and miracles that occurred in the churches of Cairo, progressing from one location to the next in chronological sequence.
Throughout this journey, participants will learn about the appearance of the Virgin Mary to the Coptic Pope of that era and her requests to him. Additionally, they will uncover the events that transpired with the Mokattam Mountain following three days of Coptic prayers.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.