Holy Day Tour: Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church Discount Tickets

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Overview

Explore the country of three religions (Judaism-Christianity-Islam) Discover Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Discover Simon the Tanner Monastery, Mokattam. Cave Church, Mokattam. Free Pick up and drop off Learn more about Old Cairo

Pickup Information

We pick up all travelers from Hotels,Hostels,inn,Motels,Private apartment in Cairo-Giza and 6 of October city

Language Offered

Arabic-GUIDE

German-GUIDE

Portuguese-GUIDE

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Hanging Church
Then will moving to visit, Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, which 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. Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo
Duration: 60 mins
2. Synagogue Ben Ezra
Continue to visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, which 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. Ben Ezra as an institution is ancient and has occupied at least three buildings in its history
Duration: 60 mins
3. St Simon the Tanner Monastery
visit the important church Simon the Tanner (fl. 10th century), also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker (Sam'ān al-Kharrāz) is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah (953-975) while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Simon the Tanner lived towards the end of the tenth century and many Coptic Christians in Egypt, who were also engaged in handicrafts. Saint Simon worked in tanning, a craft known there till this day. This profession involved other crafts that depend on the process, from when Simon carried several titles related to skins: Tanner, Cobbler, Shoemaker
Duration: 60 mins
4. Cave Church
visit the important church Simon the Tanner (fl. 10th century), also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker (Sam'ān al-Kharrāz) is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah (953-975) while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Simon the Tanner lived towards the end of the tenth century and many Coptic Christians in Egypt, who were also engaged in handicrafts. Saint Simon worked in tanning, a craft known there till this day. This profession involved other crafts that depend on the process, from when Simon carried several titles related to skins: Tanner, Cobbler, Shoemaker
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide

In-vehicle air conditioning

Local taxes

Exclusion

Gratuities

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

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Maybe operated by a multi-lingual guide

For your safety, the cars are sterilized according to the instructions of the Ministry of Health

All guides-Drivers wear masks

The car is sterilized periodically after visiting each place (after the travelers exits the car)

Available as a hand sanitizer by car and subject to the Egyptian Ministry of Health

Each customer must wear a mask during the tour, starting from the exit from the meeting place

Preferred to use credit cards instead of cash

The periodic statements are made by the Ministry of Health to the staff (guide or driver) to ensure their safety

Supplied by Egypt Direct Tours

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