the hanging church
MyLittleAdventure logo
English / EUR
the hanging church
/ Egypt / Cairo Governorate / Cairo / Tours & Activities /
See details in English

the hanging church

1 day
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Take the chance to know the Christian Egypt from its beginning and its people's defence against the pagan Romans. So , you will visit the oldest church in the world (The Hanging church – Abu Serga church – Saint Barbra church – Abo Sivin church – Mary Gerges church ).
 
Full description:
At 7a.m. we will gather together at the hotel to attend the godly mass at the Hanging church. It was named like this as it was built on two of the old towers in the Roman fort. It is considered one of the most important Egyptian Coptic monuments. It is located in old Egypt. Then, you will move in a conditioned car with the guide to Abu Serga church which was erected in the place,which is thought that the saint family stayed in on their journey in Egypt. After that, you will move to Saint Barbra church which is situated near the street of the Jewish Temple. It is below the earth level of about 40 CM . You can reach it by stepping down a stone stair. Then, we will move to Abu Sivin church which is located in the street of Amr Ibn El AS. It is considered one of the monumental churches in this area. It has great importance,so it has been taken as a headquarters for Alexandria popes .Next, you will go to Marry Gerges church which was a short time ago as an entertainment for the parriarchal popes. Many monks stayed there and Bakhemis El Beheira Bishop was one of them. After that we will visit the biggest cathedral in Egypt . Then, you will go back to the hotel at sunset.
Read more Show less
Included
  • tourist guide accompanies the group.
  • A bottle of water
  • transport to the tourist sites in air conditioned cars.
  • Reception and travel
Not included
  • The fees of entering all the tourist sites.
  • Tips
  • Any extra visit not found in the programme
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Features
Cultural
55%
Tourism
50%
Original
30%
Adrenaline
25%
Collections This experience is part of these collections
You may also like
Click to discover other experiences See all
Pyramids
Collections
Pyramids 858 Activities
Sphinx
Collections
Sphinx 439 Activities
Other trips
Collections
Other trips 255 Activities
Sakkarah & Memphis trip
Collections
Sakkarah & Memphis trip 475 Activities
Alexandria trip
Collections
Alexandria trip 253 Activities
Airport & Private transfers
Collections
Airport & Private transfers 115 Activities
Luxor & Aswan & Hurghada trips
Collections
Luxor & Aswan & Hurghada trips 509 Activities
Manufacture & Workshop
Collections
Manufacture & Workshop 17 Activities
City tour
Collections
City tour 731 Activities
Egyptian Museum
Collections
Egyptian Museum 564 Activities
See all 36 Collections
Anonymous
Anonymous

Cairo

  • Information & Tips
  • Collections
  • Tours & Activities

Settings

We use cookies to provide you the best experience. By continuing to browse this site, you accept the use of cookies. For more information, please read our privacy policy.