Cairo · Private travel
Coptic Cairo & Holy Family Trail with Licensed Female Guide
Beneath modern Cairo sits a fortress of churches, a synagogue, and the memory of the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt. This private half-day is quiet, respectful, and rich — designed for travelers who want Christian and…
The day, in gold
What this private programme holds
- Private Coptic Cairo tour: Hanging Church, Ben Ezra, and the Holy Family story with a licensed female guide.
- Licensed Egyptian female tour guide (private)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Greater Cairo / Giza
- Bottled water throughout the day
- Private vehicle and licensed local guide — never merged with another group
Overview
Written around your dates — not a coach script
Beneath modern Cairo sits a fortress of churches, a synagogue, and the memory of the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt. This private half-day is quiet, respectful, and rich — designed for travelers who want Christian and Jewish Cairo explained with care.Designed for international travellersFaith-based travelers, history guests, and anyone seeking a gentler alternative to the pyramid circuit.Safety, comfort, and authentic historyThe compound is enclosed and easy to walk. Your guide stays with you through churches and the synagogue visit and manages photography rules.What Makes This Tour DifferentHanging ChurchChurch of St Sergius (Holy Family crypt)Ben Ezra SynagogueCoptic Museum highlights if desiredCalm, modest-pace walkingInclusionsLicensed Egyptian female tour guide (private)Private air-conditioned vehicle and driverHotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Greater Cairo / GizaBottled water throughout the dayAll mentioned entrance feesGuidance in native-level EnglishAll service charges and taxesExclusionsGratuities for guide and driver (optional, appreciated)Personal shopping and extrasMeals unless listedPyramid interior tickets unless specifiedTravel insuranceReady to travel privately? Send a WhatsApp enquiry or book instantly. Egyptiva Tours will confirm pickup, pace, and any custom requests before you arrive.
Itinerary
The rhythm of the day
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Transfer to Old Cairo (Misr al-Qadima).
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Why churches clustered inside the fortress walls.
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Wooden roof, icons, and the church “hanging” over the gatehouse.
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Holy Family crypt tradition and the synagogue’s manuscript story.
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Add the museum if energy remains; otherwise hotel drop-off.
Included
- Licensed Egyptian female tour guide (private)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Greater Cairo / Giza
- Bottled water throughout the day
- All mentioned entrance fees
- Guidance in native-level English
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional, appreciated)
- Personal shopping and extras
- Meals unless listed
- Pyramid interior tickets unless specified
- Travel insurance
People also ask
Questions guests send before they book
Is this operated by Egyptiva Tours as a private journey?
Yes. Egyptiva Tours is a private travel company. This programme is run exclusively for your party — licensed local Egyptologist guide, private vehicle and driver, no other guests added to the car.
What is included in the price?
Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, a licensed guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle, driver, bottled water, and the sites named on this page. Entrance tickets and lunch are listed in the inclusions so nothing is invented on the day.
Can you reshape this itinerary?
Yes. Share flight times, walking comfort, photography goals, or a must-see site and we rewrite the hour-by-hour. Use Plan my tour for a full brief, or WhatsApp reservations if you already know the date.
Who meets us, and in which language?
A licensed Egyptian Egyptologist guide and private driver assigned by the company. Guiding is in English unless you request another language in advance. The same team stays with you all day; the reservations desk remains on WhatsApp.
Is this suitable for families, seniors, or a solo traveller?
Yes. Tell us ages and any walking limits. We adjust temple circuits, add shade stops, and keep the pace unhurried. Solo travellers are collected from the hotel or airport in a private car. A female guide can be requested.
Are there obligatory shopping stops?
No. Egyptiva Tours does not add perfume, papyrus, or alabaster loops. Optional workshops are only included if you ask for them.
How do pickup, tickets, and timing work?
We confirm a pickup time with your hotel or terminal. Tickets we can pre-arrange (including GEM timed entry where required) are organised by the company. You bring passport or ID. The day returns you with time for rest — or, on a layover, with a safe buffer before your next flight.
How do I confirm and pay?
Write to info@egyptivatours.com or WhatsApp +20 15 5563 8881. A deposit holds the date; the balance follows the Payment page. Cancellations three or more days ahead can usually be rescheduled; late changes may deduct prepaid tickets.