The main entrance to Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo) is through perhaps one of the two oldest structures in Cairo, the rounded towers of the western gate of the Roman fortress of Babylon built in 98 AD by Emperor Trajan. The Southern gate is the other oldest structure.

The Hanging Church (The Church of the Virgin Mary) is built into the walls of the Water Gate of the Roman fortress. It is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt, dating to around the 4th Century. From here, exit the first entrance due to construction work in the area and head up Mar Girgis north a few steps to a second entrance.

This entrance leads into the Monastery and Church of St George This is not an old church, dating only from 1909, but there has been a church in Coptic Cairo dedicated to the Martyr since the 10th century.

Turn left outside the door to St George and the path leads to the Church of St Sergius (Abu Serga), which legend has it is built atop one of the sites where the Holy Family rested on their flight from Herod.

Continuing on this path brings one first to the Ben Ezra Synagogue which is Egypt's oldest and dates to the 9th Century.

Departure Dates:

Daily

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Cairo hotels

Departure Time:

9:00am

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from centrally located Cairo hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

Inclusions:

• Hotel pick up and drop off

• Transport by air conditioned vehicle

• English speaking guide (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking)

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities

• Food and drinks, unless specified

• Entrance to Coptic Museum (approximately EGP5.00)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.

• Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking.

• Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking.

• In most temples and museums in Egypt, an additional fee for photo and video cameras is requested. In general you can expect approximately 5 - 10 Egyptian Pounds (USD1.00 - 2.00) for photo cameras, and approximately 100 Egyptian Pounds (USD18.00) for video cameras. These prices are indictaive only and may vary from one place to the next.

• Coaches are wheelchair accessible.

Not Included in the price   International airfare   Visa cost   Drinks   Travel Insurance   Tipping    Personal expenses