Coptic Cairo Tour: Cave Church Saint Simon and Old Cairo churches Discount Tickets

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Overview

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a 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 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

at your lobby of cairo or giza hotels cairo down town or giza pyramdis only

Language Offered

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Itinerary

1. Coptic Cairo
our guide will pick up from your hotel to start with copitc cairo L the hanging church : Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Synagogue Ben Ezra
The Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found. Wikipedia
Duration: 30 mins
4. Cave Church
Nestled at the heart of Mokattam Mountain in southeastern Cairo, St. Simon Monastery, also known as The Cave Church, is the largest church not only in Egypt but also in the Middle East. The Cave Church is located in an area known as the Zabbaleen city, meaning literally ‘garbage city’. This city has the largest population of garbage collectors and recyclers in Cairo.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Cairo
then you will have time to have lunch koshry at local place then back to hotel .
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

hotel pick up and drop off

coptic cairo

private tour

Qualified Egyptologist tour guide (based on the tour options you’ve booked)

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

tipping

Cancellation Policy

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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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Excursion Giza Day Tour

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