Cairo Cave Church Monastery St Simon Garbage City Tour

Cairo, Egypt
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Cairo's hidden gems in this unique 2-hour private tour that uncovers the city's rich Coptic heritage. Visit the impressive cave-dug monastery of Simon the Tanner, journey through the intriguing Garbage City, and learn the history behind the site where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared. This personalized experience includes air-conditioned transport, admission tickets, and insights from your own expert guide, ensuring a deeper understanding of these significant locations. Ideal for travelers interested in cultural exploration and off-the-beaten-path adventures.

IMPORTANT NOTE : You will find OUR GUIDE WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 10 AM AT THE MONASTERY THERE. LOCAL GUIDE

Options

car+Driver only

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Pickup included
Pickup included

Car + Driver + Guide

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Pickup included

All-inclusive Tour (1)

All-inclusive Tour: car+Driver+tour guide + coptic church hangning chruch and holy crypt +cave church +garbage city
Pickup included
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • English tour Guide free and you will find him at the MONASTERY other Languages EXTRA CHARGE
  • private tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • ENTRANCE FEES
  • Tipping

What to expect

  1. Cave Church
    2h · Admission ticket included
    driver or guide will pick you up from hotel to start your tour to one o hidden place Formally known as St. Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo’s vast Cave Church pays tribute to a miracle St. Simon (also written St. Samaan or St. Simeon) is believed to have performed. The city’s Coptic Orthodox Christian garbage collectors (Zabbaleen) dug the church out of the Mokattam mountain during the 1970s.

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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