Cave Church and Manshiyat Naser Private Tour in Cairo Discount Tickets

Overview

Tucked against the Mokattam cliffs on the edge of Cairo is a church carved into the rock that seats thousands, and a community most visitors never hear about. This private tour pairs two places that belong together. The Cave Church, the Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner, is hollowed into the mountainside as the largest church in the Middle East. Around it lives Manshiyat Naser, known as Garbage City, home to the Zabbaleen, Cairo's Coptic recyclers who process much of the city's waste by hand and have built one of the most effective recycling systems anywhere. Your guide tells the story with respect: how the church was built, how the community lives and works, and why the two are connected. It is eye-opening rather than comfortable. Ideal for thoughtful travelers who want to understand a side of Cairo beyond the monuments.

Pickup Information

Please share your hotel name and address when booking. Your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. This tour visits the Manshiyat Naser community and the Cave Church monastery, which involves walking on steep, uneven terrain. Comfortable closed-toe shoes are essential. The tour is not suitable for travelers with mobility limitations.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

Mandarin-GUIDE

Greek-GUIDE

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Personal expenses, donations to community, souvenirs, and anything not listed as included

Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

All entrance fees to the Monastery of Saint Simon (Cave Church) and Manshiyat Naser community visit

Lunch

All service charges and taxes

Exclusion

Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels