Church of St. Barbara Tours and Tickets

Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour to the city’s most important Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish places. Learn how the Christian Holy Family took shelter on the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, and see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church. Enter a synagogue built where baby Moses was found and eat lunch at a local restaurant; see Cairo’s most important mosques then take in sweeping views of the city from Saladin’s 15th-century citadel. 

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.

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. 

As Per Requested time Pick up from the Hotel by Emo Tours Your guide to Start your Half day tour to Old Cairo that Also known as Coptic Cairo which is mean Christian Cairo it has been Recognized as a holy place because some of the locations there has been visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. in old Cairo, you will be able to visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Start your Half day tour to Old Cairo that Also known as Coptic Cairo which is mean Christian Cairo it has been Recognized as a holy place because some of the locations there has been visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. in old Cairo, you will be able to visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue and Khan Al-Khalili bazaar .

Visit three pyramids and ancient Egyptian churches on this private, full-day adventure in Cairo. See the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex; the Great Sphinx of Giza on the west bank of the Nile; the Coptic Cairo museum, featuring a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects and manuscripts; and the Monastery of Saint Simon, or the Cave Church, located in the Mokattam mountain. All necessary entrance fees, plus a Cairo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Narrow alleys and persistent touts can make exploring Old Cairo independently a struggle. See all the key sights with a private guide on this full-day walking tour, direct from your hotel. Start in Coptic Cairo, seeing Abu Serga, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, and more; then take in the medieval Al-Azhar Mosque, Wekalet el Ghoury, Sharia al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah, Bab al-Futuh, and Khan el-Khalili.

In medieval times, Old Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was one of the most multicultural cities on earth. Shun the street hassles of independent travel and experience the city with a guide on this convenient door-to-door tour. Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of St. Barbara, the Alabaster Mosque, and the Khan al-Khalili bazaar. Please note: tour excludes entrance fees.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Cairo on a 3-day stay in Egypt’s intoxicating capital. Discover Cairo’s ancient marvels with your own private Egyptologist guide, and explore the evocative souks, churches and landmarks in and around Old Cairo. Ponder the mysteries of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza; see the ruins at Sakkara and Memphis; view ancient mummies and Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Egyptian Museum; roam the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and more. Two nights’ accommodation in a small downtown hotel, daily breakfasts and round-trip airport transfers are included.

Enjoy Cairo day tour visiting Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum,Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Tour Old Cairo, the city that Pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and Roman sites.

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.

Old Cairo Half day tour 3 Hours Approximately starts every day as Per Requested time, Private tour includes all pickup and drop off transfers from customer location in Cairo, Entry Fees, Expert Tour guide, All Taxes Services, Bottle of Water and All Transfers by Private Air Conditioned Vehicle Last Model, Tour excludes Personal Items, Tipping and any Optional Tours, Available language English Spanish and German.

As Per Requested time Pick up from the Hotel by Emo Tours Your guide to Start your Half day tour to Old Cairo that Also known as Coptic Cairo which is mean Christian Cairo it has been Recognized as a holy place because some of the locations there has been visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. in old Cairo, you will be able to visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

As Per Requested time Pick up from the Hotel by Emo Tours Your guide to Start your Half day tour to Old Cairo that Also known as Coptic Cairo which is mean Christian Cairo it has been Recognized as a holy place because some of the locations there has been visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. in old Cairo, you will be able to visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Delve into Egyptian history and culture and explore at your own pace on this private tour exclusively for your party. In the company of an Egyptologist guide, visit the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and the Khan El-Khalili Bazar.

Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour to the city’s most important Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish places. Learn how the Christian Holy Family took shelter on the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, and see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church. Enter a synagogue built where baby Moses was found and eat lunch at a local restaurant; see Cairo’s most important mosques then take in sweeping views of the city from Saladin’s 15th-century citadel. Round-trip hotel transfers and local lunch included Discover important Islamic, Jewish, and Coptic sites of Cairo Led by a qualified Egyptologist See the Hanging Church, old Jewish synagogue, and Alabaster Mosque

Discover the history of the Coptic era in Egypt during this private tour through Cairo. Visit the key landmarks such as the Hanging Church, the Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Cave Church, and much more. Learn about the Coptic era in Egypt on a private tour in Cairo Visit the Hanging Church

Visit three pyramids and ancient Egyptian churches on this private, full-day adventure in Cairo. See the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex; the Great Sphinx of Giza on the west bank of the Nile; the Coptic Cairo museum, featuring a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects and manuscripts; and the Monastery of Saint Simon, or the Cave Church, located in the Mokattam mountain. All necessary entrance fees, plus a Cairo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

After pickup from your hotel in Cairo, begin your guided tour of Ancient Egyptian churches by Cave Church named St. Simon. Then the important archaeological area of Coptic Cairo. Visit The Hanging Church first, perhaps the most famous and oldest surviving church in Old Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, head to the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, which is believed to have been built above the site where the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary, and the infant Jesus Christ resided after their trip to Egypt. Move on to the Church of St. George, one of the oldest Christian and Egyptian churches dating back to the first Christian era. Then, take a short break for lunch in a local restaurant before resuming your church visits at the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary. Continue to the Church of Saint Barbara, well-known for its precious items, before exploring the Church of St. Mercurius in the Abu Sayfayn Cloister.

Enjoy Cairo City Tour Visiting: Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Tour Old Cairo, the city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and Roman sites

Explore Cairo treasures in 6 days. You will visit the capital of Egypt Cairo where you will visit the main historical places on it like pyramids , Egyptian museum , citadel of Salah El Din and more your guide will take you to many amazing places

Enjoy Cairo City Tour Visiting: Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Tour Old Cairo, the city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and Roman sites

Enjoy Cairo City Tour Visiting: Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Tour Old Cairo, the city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and Roman sites