Discover Old Cairo’s religious gems: Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Unearth centuries of history in one day.
Discover Old Cairo’s religious gems: Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Unearth centuries of history in one day.
- Cairo - At the requested time, the tour guide will pick up guests from the hotel to begin a half-day tour of Old Cairo.
- Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church - Known as Abu Serga, this church (Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲛⲓ⳥ ⲥⲉⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲃⲁⲭⲟⲥ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲥⲡⲉⲗⲉⲱⲛ, The Church of Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in The Cave) (Arabic: كنيسة القديسين سرجيوس و باخوس…
- Cairo - At the requested time, the tour guide will pick up guests from the hotel to begin a half-day tour of Old Cairo.
- Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church - Known as Abu Serga, this church (Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲛⲓ⳥ ⲥⲉⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲃⲁⲭⲟⲥ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲥⲡⲉⲗⲉⲱⲛ, The Church of Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in The Cave) (Arabic: كنيسة القديسين سرجيوس و باخوس (أبو سرجة)) is one of the oldest Coptic Christian churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century. It holds great historical significance as the site where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected, starting with Patriarch Isaac (681-692). It served as the episcopal church of Cairo and the episcopal See of Masr, which replaced the former See of Babylon. Numerous bishops were consecrated here until the time of Patriarch Christodulus (1047–1077). Tradition suggests that the church was built on the spot where the Holy Family (Joseph, Mary, and the infant Jesus) rested at the end of their journey into Egypt.
- Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church (Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲑⲉⲟⲇⲟⲕⲟⲥ ϯⲁⲅⲓⲁ ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲁ ϧⲉⲛ ⲃⲁⲃⲩⲗⲟⲛ ⲛ̀ⲭⲏⲙⲓ Church of Mother of God Saint Mary in Egyptian Babylon), also known as the Hanging Church (Arabic: الكنيسة المعلقة, romanized: al-Kanīsa al-Muʿallaqa, Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲉⲥⲓϣⲓ), is one of Egypt’s oldest churches, dating to the third century. It is part of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. The church is named for its location above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress, a Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo), with its nave suspended over a passage. It is accessed by twenty-nine steps, leading early travelers to call it “the Staircase Church.” The land surface has risen by approximately six meters since the Roman era, so the Roman tower is mostly buried, diminishing the visual impact of the church’s elevated position.
- Synagogue Ben Ezra - The Ben Ezra Synagogue (Hebrew: בית כנסת בן עזרא; Arabic: معبد بن عزرا), sometimes called the El-Geniza Synagogue (בית כנסת אל גניזה) or the Synagogue of the Levantines (al-Shamiyin), is located in the Fustat area of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local legend, it is situated on the site where baby Moses was discovered. This synagogue’s geniza, or storeroom, was found in the 19th century to contain a treasure trove of forgotten Hebrew, Aramaic, and Judeo-Arabic secular and sacred manuscripts. Known as the Cairo Geniza, this collection was brought to the University of Cambridge in England through the efforts of Solomon Schechter. It is now divided among several academic libraries, with the majority housed at the Cambridge University Library.
The tour concludes with a drop-off at the hotel in Cairo.

- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicle Newest Model
- Entry Fees
- All Taxes Services
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicle Newest Model
- Entry Fees
- All Taxes Services
- Tipping
- Tipping
Embark on an enlightening day tour through the historic heart of Cairo and unlock the secrets of Old Cairo’s religious sites. Begin at the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, where centuries-old architecture and sacred relics await your discovery. Feel the weight of time as you step foot inside the hanging church, marveling at its remarkable beauty…
Embark on an enlightening day tour through the historic heart of Cairo and unlock the secrets of Old Cairo’s religious sites. Begin at the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, where centuries-old architecture and sacred relics await your discovery. Feel the weight of time as you step foot inside the hanging church, marveling at its remarkable beauty and spiritual significance. Explore another facet of Cairo’s diverse heritage with a visit to the famed Ben Ezra Synagogue, a sanctuary steeped in Jewish history. Immerse yourself in its hallowed halls and appreciate the legacy ingrained within its ancient walls. Uncover the intertwined stories of faith that have shaped this captivating city.
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
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.