Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery

  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery

Overview

This Cairo day tour explores Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Cavern Church, and a hidden mountain-carved monastery, along with a walk through the oldest alley in Old Cairo.

Tour Info
  • Duration: 6 Hours
  • Departure time and location: 9:00 AM from your hotel
  • Return time and location: 3:30 PM at your hotel
Tour Highlights
  • Visiting the hanging church. 
  • Walk in the oldest alley in Old Cairo.
  • Visit the synagogue of Ben Ezra. 
  • Explore the cavern church.
  • Visit the hidden monastery which is carved into the mountain.
What to Expect
  • Visit the Hanging Church, stroll through the oldest alley in Old Cairo, explore the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Cavern Church, and the hidden monastery carved into the mountain.
More About Coptic Cairo Spiritual Journey: 7 Churches & Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
  • Dress Code: Smart casual clothes are recommended.
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • Camera or smartphone for photos
  • Cash for souvenirs or personal expenses

Itinerary

Day General Information
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According to the pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your accommodation to transfer you to visit the below sights.

After finishing the visit, you will be transported back to your accommodation.


Activity - 1
Old Coptic Cairo
Old Coptic Cairo

Old Coptic Cairo is a historic area in Cairo, home to several ancient Christian churches, including the Hanging Church and St. Sergius and Bacchus Church.

Activity - 2
Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery
Samaan al-Kharraz Monastery

Visit the Samaan el-Kharaz Monastery, a hidden gem carved into the mountain, offering a serene and historic glimpse into Egypt’s monastic life.


Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Meeting services and assistance in all destinations.
  • You will have unlimited bottles of water available in your private car.
  • Local Taxes.
  • Private Tours.
  • Private qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in the program.
  • All private ground transportation in the destination location.
Exclusions
  • Food and beverage expenses during your tour.
  • Gratuity (tipping) for service personnel, which is typically given at your discretion.
  • Any private discretionary expenses you may incur during your experience.

Current Season Price Details

The trip is available for booking starting from 2025-06-20 Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
# Price
Solo Adult $ 120 /per adult
Group of (2-3) Adults $ 70 /per adult
Group of (4-6) Adults $ 60 /per adult
Group of (7-10) Adults $ 55 /per adult
Group of (11-more) Adults $ 50 /per adult
Child [age:6-11] $ 30 /per child
Infant [age:0-5] $ 0 /per infant
Deposit

20 % of the total booking amount

Extra Fees

No additional charges for pick-up and drop-off at downtown Cairo hotels. An extra fee of $20 applies for pick-up and drop-off from hotels near the airport or in New Cairo.

For pickup and drop-off from Cairo Airport or any hotel within the airport vicinity, there is an additional cost of $30.

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