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Old Cairo Half Day Tour: Experiencing Ben Ezra Synagogue and Coptic Cairo
4.5
6 Ratings
Al Haram
Immerse yourself in the rich history and spirituality of Old Cairo on this half-day tour. Explore the ancient churches, including the famous Hanging Church, and visit the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue. Don't miss the vibrant Khan Al-Khalili bazaar for a taste of local culture.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Coptic Cairo - As Per Requested time Pick up from the Hotel by Tour guide to Start your Half day tour to Old Cairo that Also known as Coptic Cairo which is mean Christian Cairo it has been Recognized as a holy place because some of the locations there has been visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there.
What's Included
- Private Trip
- Tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Entry Fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal Items
- Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
Additional Information
Embark on a half-day journey to Old Cairo, also known as Coptic Cairo, a place of Christian significance. It’s celebrated as a sacred site, due to its association with the Holy Family’s visitation. Many claim to still sense the divine aura left by their presence, even if their visit was brief. They fled to this place, seeking refuge in a cave when the Governor of Fustat, angered by the collapse of idols at the arrival of Jesus, attempted to assassinate the Child. Above this cave, the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) was erected later. This location, along with the entire Fort of Babylon area, are pilgrimage destinations for Egyptians and Christians globally, imparting a serene devout atmosphere throughout the district.
In this historic quarter of Cairo, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the suspended church, as well as the ancient Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the lively Khan Al-Khalili market.
Location
3 Mina
Mina
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Karen_k
Dec 20, 2023
Old Cairo’s Holy Treasures - I appreciated the detailed explanation of each church and synagogue, as well as the general info about Egyptian culture and customs.
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Claire_k
Mar 25, 2023
Knowledgeable guide and great tour - The guide was very punctual, messaged me on the exact hour of pick up time at the hotel. The guide explained a lot of things, from Christian history around Egypt to general facts about Egypt throughout the day. Weve also asked to be dropped off at the airport and he constantly checked the time and adjusted the itinerary to make the time work. I would highly recommend this tour and the guide.
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Steve254789
May 18, 2021
Half Day Cairo with Felucca - Ali was a lovely guide with great knowledge. He was easy going and organised - turned up early to picknus up. The driver was also really good and made the trip very relaxing despite the crazy Eygptian roads.
The felucca trip was the perfect ending to the day. Ali is also a budding photographer so we came home with lots of cheesy pics.
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Sreten6
Aug 13, 2020
Amazing service!!! - Ayman Gabri, the guide, is the best choice in Cairo. The price that I got was one third of the price that hotel has offered. Amazing experience.
The driver Ehab, was extremely polite, he opened the door to me every time I was about to enter the car. The car was perfectly clean, smelling good. They got me water, snacks, sandwiches on the way.
Ayman drove me to the pyramids, and to the Castello Castle. His English is perfect and he was extremely polite and helpful, explaining every single detail and taking A LOT of photos of me!
I highly recommend this guide.
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Companion324255
Mar 31, 2019
Great Tour with Mahmoud El Wakeel - This was an incredible way to get to know Egypt on a personal level. Mahmoud was very professional, but warm. He was also very knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting.
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Faye_b
May 1, 2023
Don’t sell a tour to a site that is closed! - There was no visit to the Ben Ezra synagogue, which has been closed for about two years and is not yet open. The tour company should never have offered a tour to a major site that is closed. The tour guide tried everything in her power to make it a good tour, paying close attention to what I wanted to do, but she couldn’t open the closed synagogue. We had tea and a sweet at a local place. We tasted kashary at another local place. We went to a mosque and two churches. But what I wanted to see who was the Ben Ezra synagogu, and the tour company, Emo, was irresponsible to sell a tour to a place that is closed for renovation. Also, if you are having lunch, ask them to take you someplace other than the Soirée restaurant. It is a tourist trap with hundreds of tourists and a bad buffet. The tour guide was put into a very bad situation.
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