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🏛️ Cultural & Historic· 📍 Cairo, Egypt

Cairo Cave Church Monastery St Simon Garbage City Tour

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Cairo Cave Church Monastery St Simon Garbage City Tour
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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.

How this compares

Cairo · 5301 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,054 EGP · 861 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Bottled water
  • private tour
  • ENTRANCE FEES
  • Tipping

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Cave Church

Frequently asked questions

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Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Air-conditioned vehicle · Hotel pick up and drop off · Bottled water · private tour · ENTRANCE FEES
861 EGP/ per person
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