Coptic Cairo and Old Cairo Churches Tour

Join a captivating expedition with guide as you explore the fascinating Great Coptic Cairo and other historic churches in Old Cairo. Your adventure begins in Coptic Cairo, a significant part of Old Cairo that includes the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the iconic Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George, along with an array of other Coptic churches and historical landmarks. According to Christian tradition, the Holy Family is said to have visited this area, staying at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga. Coptic Cairo was a vital stronghold for Christianity in Egypt both before and after the Islamic conquest, with most of its churches constructed post the Muslim takeover in the 7th century. Next, visit the renowned Hanging Church, highlighted by its unique position above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress located in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo).