Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) Tours and Tickets

Cast your flashlight into Cairo's ancient, medieval and late Ottoman eras on a private, full-day tour to the Giza pyramids, Hanging Church and Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. With an Egyptologist guide, explore the 4,500-year-old pyramids, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple at the Giza Plateau. After lunch at a local restaurant, fast-forward to early medieval times at the Hanging Church, one of Egypt's oldest Coptic churches, famously built above a Roman fortress. Finish at the hilltop Citadel of Saladin to admire the magnificent, 19th-century Alabaster Mosque, a symbol of Ottoman-ruled Cairo.

See the magnificent religious architecture of Old Cairo on a half-day, private tour that takes the stress out of navigating Cairo's chaotic streets. You'll see the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Alabaster Mosque without the hassle of finding a series of taxis between destinations, and a flexible departure time means the tour can be tailored to your schedule.

Plunge into the ancient history of Coptic Cairo on a private full-day tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Absorb the historical charm of Old Cairo, an atmospheric enclave home to landmarks like the Hanging Church and the Roman ruins of the Babylon Fortress. Descend to the crypt of an archaic Coptic church; feast on typical Egyptian dishes like Koshary at lunchtime; and head inside the colossal mountain, El Moqqatam, to see the holy inscriptions carved onto the stone walls. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this educational private tour.   

Combine the rich heritage of Cairo with the magic of a 5-day, 4-night Nile cruise on this comprehensive Egypt vacation package - a must for any lover of history. In Cairo, discover the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo. In Luxor, see the temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Hatshepsut, and stroll the Valley of the Kings, before cruising to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Tour includes flights, private hotel and airport transfers, and most meals.

Explore Old Cairo's Coptic and Islamic landmarks then tour a celebrated bazaar on a full-day trip through Egypt's vibrant, historic capital. See the 'Hanging Church' and the Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus, then visit a synagogue on the legendary spot where baby Moses was found. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), and take a walking tour along a mosque-lined street. Finish your tour at Cairo's famous old bazaar, where vendors hawk vibrant displays of spices, perfume and souvenirs from around the country.

If you enjoy a more in-depth approach to history, immerse deeply in Cairo's colorful past on this private tour of the Alabaster Mosque and the Hanging Church. Learn about Mohammad Ali, considered the founder of modern Egypt, as you tour the mosque that commemorates his son, then discover the lengthy history of Coptic Christianity as you explore the Hanging Church, one of Egypt's oldest churches.

Enjoy a half-day exploring some of Coptic Cairo's top sites on this remarkable private tour. Follow an expert Egyptologist through ancient ruins, historic landmarks and top attractions. Learn about history and Coptic Christian culture as you wind through the streets and alleys of Old Cairo. You'll visit Abu Serga, where the holy family sought refuge, as well as the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Santa Barbara and more.

Hassle free vacation in Egypt, this is what you will get with this tour as you will start from Cairo airport and end there too, during the tours you will  visit Giza, Sakkara, Dahshur, Egyptian museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church, Khan el Khalili bazaar, Alexandria and much more.

Explore old Cairo's religious legends and landmarks on a full-day private tour from your hotel in Giza or Cairo. Customize the tour to your interests, and see how the city's Islamic, Coptic and Jewish inhabitants have worshiped for milennia. Discover the Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius, then visit the Churches of St. George and St. Barbara. Take in the soaring minarets of Cairo's most important mosques, then take views of the city from the Citadel of Saladin's medieval fortifications. 

Cover Cairo highlights with a full-day, private tour that includes the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, the Giza Pyramids, and a perfume factory; you'll go from pharaonic treasures to Egypt's ancient monuments and historic churches. Exploring alongside a private guide saves you time in transit so you can cover more ground in one day, cooling off between stops in a climate-controlled vehicle.

Check through the historical and religious highlights of Cairo in a whistle-stop 2-day tour of Egypt’s capital, with overnight hotel accommodation, transport and guided visits included. Marvel at the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza; visit the spectacular Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun’s treasures and other age-old artifacts; and tour Old Cairo to admire Coptic churches, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Islamic mosques and monuments. Learn the stories behind each sight from a qualified Egyptologist guide, and relax with breakfast and round-trip airport transfers.

Visit Cairo's religious landmarks on a full-day 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 the Giza pyramids and four of Cairo's atmospheric religious sites with a private guide on a revealing day trip. During your private 8-hour tour, see Giza's pyramids and Sphinx, and then head into Old Cairo to explore the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Church of St George as you uncover their age-old history. Lastly, visit Cairo's Moqqatam area to view the stunning Cave Church, a 20th-century Coptic Christian church built into rocky hills. Your tour includes a tasty Egyptian lunch and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Soak up the unique spiritual atmosphere of Egypt during this private 5-hour exploration of Cairo's historic churches and synagogues. Wander the atmospheric streets of Cairo's Coptic District, discovering the country's Christian history through your stops at historic churches like Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara and the Hanging Church. You'll also explore Egypt's Jewish history at the Ben Ezra Synagogue and learn the story of Saint Simon the Tanner, a 10th-century Coptic Orthodox religious figure. Your trip also includes a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, bottled water and round-trip hotel transport.

Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community on this 3-hour private tour of Coptic Cairo. Travel into this captivating neighborhood, also known as Old Cairo, with your private guide, and visit a medley of early, icon-adorned churches, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Learn about Egypt's rich Coptic heritage, and visit the Coptic Museum, a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that tell the story of this Christian community, one of the world's oldest.

Hassle free vacation in Egypt, this is what you will get with this tour as you will start from Cairo airport and end there too, during the tours you will  visit Giza, Sakkara, Dahshur, Egyptian museum, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church, Khan el Khalili bazaar, Alexandria, Enjoy the sound and light show in Giza as well as dinner cruise on the Nile and much more.

Explore the holy sites of two ancient religions with a full-day tour of Cairo's Coptic and Islamic landmarks. See the hanging church in the heart of old Cairo, and enter the crypt at Abu Serga, built on the legendary spot that sheltered the holy family. Visit a thousand-year old Greek Orthodox church before enjoying an Egyptian lunch, then spend the afternoon discovering Cairo's Islamic traditions. Walk the palisades of Egypt's oldest mosque, and pass the walls of the medieval Cairo Citadel to enter the exquisite alabaster mosque.

Step back in time to explore the ancient civilizations and Coptic Christian history of Egypt during this flexible-length excursion. Discover the more than 250,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum, a sprawling complex that is also home to the gold mask and jewelry of King Tut. Then walk amidst the ancient Roman fortifications and ancient Coptic churches of Old Cairo, stopping to see the Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and much more. Your trip also covers a guide, round-trip coach transport from your hotel, entrance fees and lunch.

Combine visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Church, and the Alabaster Mosque with personalized attention on this private tour from Cairo. With a dedicated Egyptologist guide to shed light on the facts, learn about three historical periods that led to the construction of these three marvels: the Pharaonic, the Christian, and the Islamic. All entrance fees, lunch, a camel ride, and round-trip private transportation from Cairo included.

Behold the ancient majesty of Egypt on a private full-day trip to the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum from Cairo. From the scorching sands of the desert, gaze at the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and visit the iconic golden mask of Tutankhamen in the Egyptian Museum. See, too, the Alabaster Mosque and the Hanging Church during a tour of Cairo. Round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel and a traditional Egyptian lunch are included.