6 Days Pyramids & Coptic Cairo in Depth

The complex of Giza Pyramids is the most outstanding archeological project ever built in Ancient Egypt. This awesome location consists of three significant pyramids of more than 4000 years which were the final resting place for the powerful kings of the 4^th dynasty. The most eminent highlight in the Complex is the timeless Khufu Pyramid.

The wonderfully Sphinx is the most glorious statue in history which acts as the grand fortress of the Giza Pyramid Complex. Massive blocks of stones and an unfamiliar design are the prominent features of this majestic monument. The sculpture had taken the shape of a lion's body and Pharaoh's Khafre's head as most historians expected.

The valley temple is the homeland of the dead which had received the dead kings of the 4^th dynasty and witnessed the mummification process of their bodies and their preparation to enter the afterlife world and the site was thought it was ordered by Khafre.

The Egyptian museum is one of Cairo's best monumental attractions which involves the rarest example of the ancient Egyptian ruins and treasures in addition to the royal collection and the golden masks, coffin, and much more of the immortal antiquities.

The church of St Virgin Mary or "Maadi Church" is the finest Coptic site which refers to the pretty Virgin Mary. The church was the first resident of the Holy Family in Egypt before they had set up their adventure to Upper Egypt so the site is holy and its structure is unique.

The Hanging Church is one of the first Coptic churches ever built in Ancient Egypt. It's completely created in the 9^th century. The most popular thing about the Hanging Church is that it was constructed hanging over the walls of the Roman Babylon Fortress.

The Church of St George is a Greek Orthodox church of the best of Old Cairo monuments that were built in the 10^th century at the top of the Roman Fortress of Babylon. The church is connected to the Monastery of St George and the internal walls are ornamented by the ancient impressive artworks that portray the quest of St George to defend the Christian faith.

The breathtaking Church of St Sergius had been established in the 5^th century and some other historians thought it dates back to the 8^th century. The site had taken is a name to commemorate two soldiers of the Roman army who decided to sacrifice their lives for their Christian faith and the church was one of the points that were passed by the Holy Family.

It's one of Old Cairo's best religious attractions which is devoted to Saint Mina. The ancient building dates back to the 6^th century but it was completely disappeared. The process of the reconstruction of the current church dates back to the 12^th century.

The tree of the Virgin Mary is an ancient sycamore tree which was the shelter of the Holy Family during their journey in Egypt. This scared tree was a pilgrimage destination for many centuries. At the same place, the child Jesus created a water spring from which the Virgin Mary bathed Jesus and the balsam plant grew.

The site is one of the destinations where the Holy Family settled during their stay in Egypt. The church was built by the Italian architect Leomengelli and its structure affected by the Italian art, and the walls of the church were decorated by the carvings of the Virgin Mary and Jesus.

It's the bathing place where the Virgin Mary bathed the baby Jesus and it's one of the best holy locations in Egypt.

It's located in the Old Cairo district and it was greatly established in the 5^th century. The site is dedicated to St Cyrus and John and when the remnants of St Barbara were brought to the site, a separate sanctuary was created. The church is famous for its finest basilica style of decoration and structure.

Tt's the oldest Orthodox Cathedral in Africa and it's the seat of the Pope of Alexandria. The site is full of wonderful icons and the fine mosaics that decorated the sides.