Church of St. George (Mar Girgis) Tours

With over 1,000 years of history, downtown Cairo is a destination in its own right. Your private guide shields you from the hassle and hustle and keeps you informed on this door-to-door tour, with a restaurant lunch overlooking the Nile. Highlights include the Cairo Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Cairo with the Hanging Church, the Egyptian Museum, and the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Coptic Cairo is filled with historical churches, but it can be hard to hop between them—and learn their significance—without a guide for navigation and background. This private tour delivers: with transport to the sites, including the Hanging Church, Abu Serga, and Church of St. George. Plus, you’ll gain insight into the area's other landmarks, including mosques and the Ben Ezra Synagogue; that you’d likely miss out on otherwise.

Marvel at Cairo’s UNESCO-listed treasures on a small-group tour of the city’s historic churches. Explore Coptic Cairo and the famous Hanging Church; visit the Cave Church, the Church of Santa Barbara, and Church of Saint Sergius; and learn more about Cairo’s rich religious history and heritage.

Day Tour To Islamic And Coptic Sites In Cairo. Islamic & Coptic Cairo tours in one single day would definitely give you the most peaceful and beautiful day in your holiday. See the largest citadel in Egypt, the famous hanging church, and the third oldest mosque of Ibn Tulun with Gayer Anderson museum. Egypt Fun Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel. Start your tour to enjoy a spiritual peaceful day tour to the Islamic and Coptic sites of Cairo. First to Salah El Din Citadel where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque stays, also Al Gawhara palace built by Mamluks and Ottmanian. Then proceed to Ibn Tulun Mosque, the Museum of Gair Anderson and Old Cairo where you will discover the Roman fortress, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo'allaka church, then to St. Sergius church which sheltered the holy family. End your tour by the treasury collection at the Coptic Museum. Back to hotel.

Pick up from Cairo/Giza hotel, tours to Giza pyramids, Citadel of Saladin, Coptic Cairo, and Egyptian museum with private tour guide Egyptology. opportunity to see the Royal mummies, and the inside of Cheops pyramid. Transfer back to Cairo/Giza hotel. Start to move towards the pyramids of Giza. See the pyramids of Giza ( the Nine pyramids from the 4th dynasty, the Sphinx, the remains of the funeral temple of king Cheops, the valley temple of king Kephren, and get inside one of the little pyramids of the ladies). See Coptic Cairo ( Saint Sergio's church, the synagogue of Bn Izra, the Hanging up church ). Drive to your restaurant by the Nile for lunch. See the Citadel ( the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Gawhara palace, and enjoy the panoramic view of Cairo from a high point). See the bazaar,Al-Azhar mosque, and enjoy the taste of the Egyptian tea on AL-Feshawii Coffee shop. See Cairo museum ( more than 120000 pieces from ancient Egypt with the treasure of king TUT).

Retrace the steps taken by the Holy Family thousands of years ago on this private, 4-hour tour of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world. Visit the Coptic Cairo museum, featuring a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects and manuscripts. See the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of Saint George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. Also, explore Islamic Cairo, known for its world-famous mosques and monuments. All necessary entrance fees, plus a Cairo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore the Egyptian Museum, Cairo’s Coptic heritage, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar on a full-day tour from Giza. Take in gleaming antiquities in the museum then see Egypt’s iconic churches; enter the sanctuary of the Hanging Church, climb broad steps into the Church of St. George, then visit the St. Barbara Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the legendary site where baby Moses was found. Make a final stop at Egypt’s most celebrated souk, where vendors display piles of spices, souvenirs and handicrafts. 

Pick up from hotel. Day Tour To Cairo Islamic and Coptic Sites. Islamic & Coptic Cairo tours in one single day would definitely give you the most peaceful and beautiful day in your holiday. See the magnificent mosques of Sultan Hassan & El-Refaee, the famous hanging church, Ibn Izra sunagogue, and the church of Saint Sergius. Transfer to hotel and drop off. Trip type : Private Guided Tour | Trip runs : everyday Egypt Fun Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel. Start your tour to enjoy a spiritual beaceful day tour to the Islamic and Coptic sites of Cairo. Mosque of Sultan Hassan & mosque of Refae. Those two giant mosques are overlooking the medieval citadel of Saladin. Old Cairo where you will discover the Roman fortress, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo'allaka church, then to St. Sergius church which sheltered the holy family. End your tour by the treasury collection at the Coptic Museum. Back to hotel.

Cover the best of Cairo and its surroundings on a 2-day small-group sightseeing tour. Visit key landmarks including the Pyramids of Giza, the Saqqara necropolis, the ancient capital of Memphis, and take a tour of Coptic Cairo. Get a comprehensive overview of the Egyptian capital and its history that stretches back thousands of years. Accommodation is not included.

Turkey and Egypt travel packages: Travel to Istanbul Turkey and Cairo Egypt in 7 Days Tour Package Top attractions of Cairo and Istanbul. Istanbul– The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul: was once a house of worship for several religions as Christian and Islam Cairo – The great pyramids of Giza in Cairo : the great Pyramid is one of the seven wonders of the world Istanbul–Blue mosque in Istanbul : built by Sultan Ahmet in the early 17th century and considered the symbol Of Istanbul city it has amazing blue tiles and an Egyptian obelisk in the garden taken from Egypt. Cairo –Alabaster mosque in Cairo : built by Muhammad Ali. Istanbul – Grand Bazaar in istanbul Cairo – Khan Elkhalili Bazaar & Old Cairo 

Historic Cairo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site but the street hassles can be intense. Cover more ground with zero stress on this private tour with guide, transfers, onboard Wi-Fi, and snack pack. See the Egyptian Museum’s precious treasures; tour Coptic churches and an ancient synagogue; soak up the atmosphere in Islamic Cairo; and practice your bargaining at the historic Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Pick up from Cairo/Giza hotel. Tour Citadel of Saladin, Coptic Cairo, Khan El-khalili bazaar, The Egyptian museum, & Islamic Cairo. Transfer back to Cairo/Giza hotel. Start our tour to see the Citadel of Saladin (the alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Gawhara palace belonging to the same ruler, and the panoramic view of Cairo). See Coptic Cairo ( the very first Christian church in Egypt, the oldest Synagogue, the so called hanging up church, and the very first mosque in Egypt Amr Ibn El-aas). Lunch on a restaurant by the Nile. See the Egyptian museum (more than 120,000 pieces from ancient Egypt, and the collection of king Tut). Free time for your shopping in Khan El-khalili bazaar.

Coptic Cairo—the city’s oldest district—houses various sites where it’s thought Mary, Joseph, and Jesus once stayed. This private tour takes you to several locations—many difficult to find independently—with a guide to share their stories. Visit St. Sergius Church and Zeitoun Church, both thought to stand where they stayed; see a tree where it’s believed they rested, and more. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

tour from Cairo or Giza to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Memphis and Saqqara. Walk alongside your guide as you visit a trio of pyramids and the Valley Temple, then visit the ancient and mysterious sphinx. See a pyramid that transformed Egyptian architecture at the Saqqara necropolis, then explore the remains of a great city that once ruled Lower Egypt. Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community on this 3-hour private tour of Coptic Cairo. Travel into this captivating neighborhood, also known as Old Cairo, with your private guide, and visit a medley of early, icon-adorned churches, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Learn about Egypt’s rich Coptic heritage, and visit the Coptic Museum, a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that tell the story of this Christian community, one of the world’s oldest.

Experience the highlights of Cairo with none of the street hassles on this convenient private tour, which covers impressive ground in just one day. Start with a tour of the Egyptian Museum, then explore the Alabaster Mosque and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Discover Coptic Cairo—the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga—before you return to your hotel.

"EGYPTIAN GLORY!" The best of Egypt tours! Enjoy blending with the locals and doing all your activities as you used to do like home. See Egypt, the land of mythic magic that captured the wonder of the Whole world for thousands of years, but this fascinating country will never cease to amaze you and always has the new for you to experience and discover. Optional Tours: Night dinner Nile cruise Walking tours in Cairo (this could be done in the itinerary first day of arrival or with Cairo city tour) included. Sound and light show at Giza pyramids, or at Karnak in Luxor HIGHLIGHTS: Giza pyramids & Sphinx, Sakkara pyramids, &Memphis, Sound & Light show & Nile dinner cruises, Cairo museum, Khan El-khalili, Islamic Cairo, & Coptic Cairo, Philae temple, The Unfinished obelisk, The High dam, & Felucca in Aswan, Edfu temple & Kom Ombo temple, Karnak temples & Luxor temple, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, colossi of Memnon, & Hatshepsuet's temple, Luxor market.

Make the first stop at the Giza Plateau, where the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure stand at the edge of the desert. Continue to the nearby Sphinx, which was carved directly from bedrock, and commands perfect views of the pyramids .Then,your private guide will take you to Old Cairo to see the wonderful Hanging Church,so called because it was built on the Roman Tower of the fortress of Babylon. Then you will see the famous crypt in which the Holy Family stayed beneath the church of Abu Serga. Next, explore the Ben Ezra synagogue of the Jewish community. Your guide will make sure you learn a lot about the unique type of Christianity in Egypt. also your guide will take you to Greek Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis) also to Church of St. Barbara . Then you will visit Amr Ibn el Aas mosque.

The fact that you can visit many classical Egypt cities from Cairo by car is amazing. You can just fly to Cairo to see the large city with all the fascinating iconic sites it has to offer, and then make over-days to the surrounding cities like Alexandria, Fayoum oasis, and even go to camp for an outstanding overnight in the White desert and do the unforgettable desert safari. This Cairo tour package covers all Cairo sites together with all the must-sees and must-do attraction in the big cities that can be visited from Cairo.

The fact that you can visit many classical Egypt cities from Cairo by car is amazing. You can just fly to Cairo to see the large city with all the fascinating iconic sites it has to offer, and then make over-days to the surrounding cities like Alexandria, El- Fayoum oasis, and even go to camp for an outstanding overnight in the White desert and do the unforgettable desert safari. This Cairo tour package covers all Cairo sites together with all the must-sees and must-do attraction in the big cities that can be visited from Cairo. This package is personalized (You have the option to change)

Walking Tour around Coptic and Islamic Old Cairo, Your Guide will show you during this day tour the most famous attractions in The Old Parts of Cairo City to see The Oldest Churches, Mosques and Synagogues.

Pick up for a tour of an Islamic, Christian & Jewish sights, first you will visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque, then head to Amr Ibn El Aas Mosque, afterwards visit the Christian monuments Al Moallaqa (The Hanging Church), Abu Serga Church: dates back to the 4th century. It was built on the basilican style on top of the cave that the Holy Family used as a shelter on their trip to Egypt, escaping from King Herod, The Coptic Museum, Then to the Jewish Synagogue and conclude the tour with a visit to the Museum of Civilizations. Including lunch & bottles water.

Trip Highlights: Pyramids of Giza, Giza Great Sphinx, Giza Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Cairo Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Nile River Valley Valley of the Queens, Nile River Valley Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Luxor, Nile River Valley Colossi of Memnon, Luxor, Nile River Valley Temple of Karnak, Luxor, Nile River Valley Luxor Temple, Luxor, Nile River Valley Temple of Horus at Edfu, Edfu, Nile River Valley Temple of Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Nile River Valley Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Cairo Old Egypt For Fine Art, Cairo Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Cairo Greek Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis), Cairo Church of St Sergius and Bacchus, Cairo Islamic Cairo, Cairo Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah, Cairo Bab al-Futuh, Cairo Al-Hakim Mosque, Cairo Qalawun Complex, Cairo Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo

Egypt is so thick with important ancient sites that it’s a challenge to visit them all. Spend less time puzzling over the logistics with this two-day guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and Coptic Cairo, including transportation. The first day you’ll tour the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis; the second day is dedicated to Coptic Cairo, ending with a stop at a papyrus workshop.

Done the Great Pyramids? Devote the day to Cairo’s other highlights on a private trip to the Egyptian Museum, Coptic quarter, Islamic Cairo and Khan El-Khalili bazaar, with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Traveling between the sights by air-conditioned minivan, explore the Egyptian Museum, home to some 165,000 artifacts including Tutankhamun’s treasures. Discover the historical mosques of Islamic Cairo, including the Mohamed Ali Mosque at the Citadel, and see the Hanging Church and more in Coptic Cairo. Finish at the Khan El-Khalili with time to peruse the captivating lanes and stalls.