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Egypt tours from Cairo

Do you want to have fantastic tours and excursions to explore Egypt attraction? Plan Egypt Tours  has what you want which Offer you best Egypt tour packages which has many Program mix between historical tours and relaxation and entertainment Vacations . You will have the chance to scout most historical Sites in Egypt Such as Cairo Sightseeing, Luxor Tombs and temples and Aswan attractions with Egypt tours from Cairo.

 

Egypt travel packages, No doubt that Giza pyramids are the most famous and distinguished landmark of Egypt, so that Pyramids Day tours always comes on the top of any Egypt visit itinerary, even it is said you cannot come to Egypt without visiting pyramids and getting photos there.

 

In Plan Egypt Tours we believe that everything is possible that's why we offer you to make all the interesting tours in Egypt without paying much by choosing from Egypt packages the cheapest tours by booking Egypt tours ,we can also tailor your tours according to your passion and budget as we are professional enough to be committed to you to make all what you need in the time you wish.

 

Egypt holiday packages, One of our main attraction in Cairo ,The Hanging Church.

The Hanging Church or (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church) is an Arabic name called (Al-Muallaqa) named for its location on the ruins of two old towers from Babylon fortress and its nave is suspended over a passageway, After that it was called "staircase church" because of the twenty-nine steps that lead to the entrance.

 

The Hanging Church takes the shape of a basilica with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's Ark. its interior includes about 13 flourishing pillars which shed light on the stories of Jesus and his 12 apostles, The church was designed as a rectangle shape, it is 79.05 by 67.24 feet and 24.10 by 20.50 meters .

 

It consists of Entrance is known as The narthex,The nave and the two aisles, The three Sanctuaries Or three( haikals) within the eastern section of the church. The central one is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the northern (left) to Saint George, and the southern (right) one to Saint John the Baptist, inside the church There are 110 icons, the oldest of which dates back to the 8th Century, but most of them date to the 18th Century. In 1898 A.D

 

There are 7 altars in the Church, 3 of them situated in the main sanctuary, and 3 located in the right sanctuary, among which is the altar of Tecla Hymanot, the Ethiopian Saint, and another that was recently discovered in the northern side.

 

Egypt is home to the oldest civilization in the world, and people from all over the world have been enthralled by its fascinating past.

Old Cairo is one area of Egypt that continues to captivate us today. You may find out more about Egypt's extensive Coptic legacy and the world's oldest Christian community in this category.

The southern region of Cairo is known as Old Cairo, or Masr el Qadma in Egyptian Arabic. However, Old Cairo is where the amazing Egyptian history can be found.

When the city was first established in 969 CE, Fustat, al-Askar, and al-Qatta'i were some of its earliest capitals. The Roman ruins that have survived, the amazing Fort Babylon, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, and other wonders may all be seen when strolling through Old Cairo.

 

Old Cairo is brimming with our past, our earliest customs, and humanity, allowing us to rediscover who we are in modern civilization. Old Cairo is where you may learn about Egyptian culture, literature, language, faiths, and writing systems, including the well-known Coptic neighbourhood.

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