Stroll through the Coptic Quarter 🛕

Feel the breath of history where the Holy Family found refuge in old Cairo
Discover the oldest churches in Africa, including

- the ‘Hanging Church’,
- Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, and
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
Learn about the Christian Orthodox faith over a cup of tea
Visit the Coptic Museum

Introducing…

George Attya from Cairo, 51 years old Egyptian
Sideline tour guide with heart and passion
Caring family man and believer Christian (Greek Orthodox)
Like all Egyptians a BIG football fan
Excellent knowledge of English, lived in the US for 7 years

A place with a special flair in the heart of Cairo 🕌

The Coptic Quarter is located in the south of the city on the east bank of the Nile. You can reach this historical site of Cairo in the most convenient, fastest and cheapest way by metro (Mar Girgis stop of line 1). You can find information about Metro Cairo here.

For me, this historic site (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979) is a place of tranquility in the noisy and largest metropolis in Africa. Although I am not a devout Christian, I feel the spirituality and the special quality of the Holy Family every time I enter the churches, which manage without pompous pomp. The Coptic Museum should definitely be visited.

If you want to get to know this quarter with its special flair, I recommend my friend George here as well. He grew up in this neighborhood and practices his faith here. George offers 2-3 hour tours every Friday.

If you want me to get in touch with him or you need more information about a visit ‘on your own’, please use the contact options to get in touch.

p.s. By the way, visiting the holy places and monuments is free of charge. Admission to the museum is currently around 6€.