Cairo:The Coptic area and the sights of Old Cairo with lunch

The first stop on the Coptic Quarter will be a visit to the "Hanging Church", which dates back to the 3rd century AD and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and they call it "Hanging" because it is located above the gates of the ancient Roman fortress "Babylon". The church contains more than 100 icons, as well as relics of several saints. Then visit the Church of St. Sergio's and Bacchus, which is believed to have been built on the spot where the holy family rested at the end of their journey through Egypt. There is a chapel built over the grotto where tradition says the Virgin Mary stayed with her baby. Then, you will see the Jewish Synagogue. This building was originally the church of St. Michael the Archangel. Later the church was closed and the building was bought by the Jewish community. We will visit the church of St. George, founded in 681. Here you will also see the chapel. And we will finish our tour of Coptic Cairo with a visit to the Monastery of St. Simon Tanner or "Cave Church", near the slum of Zababeylen. This church is the largest church in the Middle East. It got its name after the Coptic Saint Simon Tanner, who lived in the end of 10th century. St. Simon Tanner Monastery includes St. Bola Church, St. Mark's Church, and St. Simon Tanner Hall.