Holy Day Tour: Coptic Cairo, Saint Simon Church and Virgin Mary tree
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Overview
You will start your day with your expert Coptic knowledge guide who will pick you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza with a private air conditioned vehicle to start an unforgettable spiritual day tour, to reach Virgin Mary washed her garments tree in Matareya, from which a balsam tree, now known as Virgin’s Tree, sprouted and continues to receive after that to visit old Coptic area Al Moallaqa (The suspended Church) and to the hanging church which was built on the remains of the Roman fortress of Babylon. A wood carving representing Jesus Christ entering Jerusalem, It houses about ninety rare icons of Basilican style. You will then move on to Abu Serga Church, it lies near the Coptic Museum, Lunch ( Extra )after you finish driving for about 20 minutes to the huge Mokattam Mountain to enjoy the spiritual time at the St. Simon Church or (Cave Church) after that back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Cairo · 5282 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,081 EGP · 9,541 EGP — premium pick
Highlights
- ✦Private tour
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
- ✓Egyptologist and experienced Egyptian private tour leader
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓fuel
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Lunch
Itinerary
- 1Coptic Cairo
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
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- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Air-conditioned vehicle · Bottled water · Private transportation · All Fees and Taxes · Egyptologist and experienced Egyptian private tour leader · Hotel pickup and drop-off · fuel
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