Cave Church of Saint Simon and Old Cairo Churches Private Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Get off the beaten path with a trip to the Monastery of Saint Simon, aka the Cave Church of Saint Simon, on this private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.

Pickup Information

We pick up from any hotel in Cairo down town or Giza from hotels out of Cairo down town or Giza extra charge USD30

Language Offered

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Itinerary

1. Coptic Cairo
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza then by private car transfer to visit Coptic old Cairo city. First start with Babylon fortress 98 B.C. by Roman Emperor Trajan, then visit the hanging church which dates back to the third century and was built on the 2 tower remain from Babylon fortress. Then we are going to visit the holy crypt church as we believed the holy family stayed their for three month then visit the Jewish community to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue and your guide will explain about Jewish history and their coming to Egypt and prophet Moses.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Cave Church
Then transfer to visit the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Zabbaleen, that dates back to the ten century AD for Saint Simon the tanner. It is located in the Mokattam Mountain, and it is cut in the native rock of the mountain to be the biggest Church in Egypt and the Middle East,. A short drive through the so-called “Garbage City’ – a large population of garbage collectors or Zabbaleen that live there.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo down town or Giza

Exclusion

Gratuities

pick up from 6th October city , new cairo ,Nasr city, new settlement , airport and surrounding

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon 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

Supplied by Magic Cairo Tours

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Based on 16 reviews

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