Egypt has one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. The Bible tells of the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt, and the Coptic Church traces its roots to the earliest days of Christianity. For church groups from the United States, Egypt offers a powerful journey of faith alongside the Pyramids and the Nile.
Coptic Cairo
- The Hanging Church: built above a gate of the Roman fortress of Babylon, one of Egypt’s most famous churches.
- The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga): traditionally believed to stand where the Holy Family rested during their time in Egypt.
- The Coptic Museum: a rich collection of early Christian art, manuscripts and textiles.
- The Ben Ezra Synagogue: nearby, part of the same historic neighborhood.
The Cave Church
In the Mokattam hills, the Monastery of Saint Simon includes a vast church carved into the rock, one of the largest churches in the Middle East. It is a moving place for worship and reflection.
The monasteries of Wadi El Natrun
Between Cairo and Alexandria, the desert monasteries of Wadi El Natrun have been home to monks since the fourth century. A day trip offers a glimpse of monastic life that has continued for more than 1,600 years.
Planning a church group trip
- Timing: Easter and Christmas are meaningful times to visit; see our Easter tours and Christmas tours.
- Worship: we can arrange for your group to attend a service or have private devotional time at suitable sites.
- Dress: modest clothing for churches and monasteries; women may wish to carry a scarf.
- Group logistics: one coach, one guide and one point of contact for the whole group.
Read how to plan a group trip to Egypt and our Cairo travel guide.
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