Church of St. George (Mar Girgis) Tours and Activities

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Travel back in time and dive into the Christian Coptic heritage of Cairo from Saint Simon cave church to the hanging church in Old Coptic Cairo to Saint Sergius church... etc

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.

Discover the most famous sightseeing of Islamic and Coptic Cairo on an exciting day tour with our team. In Islamic Cairo, you will see the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Kahn El-khalili bazaar. In Coptic Cairo, you will visit the Hanging ChurCh, Sain George church, and Ibraham Ben Izra synagogue.

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.

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.

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.