Half day visit old Cairo Churches & Coptic Museum

Old Cairo is renowned for its antique churches. Al Moallaqa (the Suspended church) was built on the remains of the Roman fortress of Babylon. It was built at the turn of the IV century. A wood carving represents Jesus Christ entering Jerusalem. It houses about ninety rare icons of basilican style. The Abu Sega Church, which dates from the IV century a.c, was used by the holy family as a shelter on their escaping from King Herod. Virgin’s church is one of the modern churches and has an especial importance after news spread of the appearance of the Virgin Mary on one of its tombs. The Coptic Museum includes the finest collection of Coptic art and antiques in the world, including illuminated manuscripts, icons and textiles.

Address or meeting point

At the reception of the customers' hotel.

Hours & minutes

Approx. 3 h.

Start or opening time

At 08:30 hours. Customers have to call 24 hours before the departure in order to reconfirm their pick up time.

Position

Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? For touristic coaches only.

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes.

List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name Taxi.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Upon request (with extra fees).

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? Up to the guest nationality (main language English).

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? Upon request (with extra fees).

Shopping information

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? All souvenirs shops (Visa Electron, Master Card, Visa, Dinners).

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? Upon request from the guest.

Content & Specialized items

List all additional items clients need to bring (towels,...) Bottle of water, stomach medicines (just in case), towels, sunglasses and passports.

List the specific clothing required Sports wear or comfortable clothes, sports shoes and caps.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes.

What is the category and speciality of the restaurant? Fast food, local restaurants, Chinese restaurants, sushi, Indian, French cuisine and Italian.

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? No.

What is the seating capacity of each restaurant? Between 100 or 200 seats for all restaurants except Fast food restaurant between 20 and 50 seats.

List the menu (include the cost of an alternative one) Majority will be set menu including vegetables, salads, rice or noodles with one item meet, chicken or fish + fruits.

Is bottled water and/or soft drinks included with the meals? All drinks will be as per consumption.

Can specials requests be accommodated? (vegetarian,...) Yes.

Are there restrooms available? Yes.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No.

If not included, is there any place to get a snack? From hotel and super market.

Drinks

Are drinks included? No.

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes.

What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? All alcoholic beverage are available "only" at all hotels and some restaurants and the cost is depend if it’s a local or imported beverage per bottle or per glass.

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available All venues have restrooms.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Any.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) No, but requires extra fees for assist.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.

Product price detail

General Ticket

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.