Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

Air-conditioned vehicle · Private guide · Tour fees · All taxes · Snacks (water, biscuits, chips)

🚌 Day Trips4.0(1)· 📍 Cairo, Egypt

Cave Church and Garbage City Tour

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A trusted partner experience, hand-picked and featured on This is Egypt.

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Duration

4 hours - 6 hours

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Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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Cancellation

Free 24h before

Overview

Cairo hides hundreds of lesser-known sites, and one of the most striking is the Cave Church in the Mokattam Mountain. You will see the place commonly called the Cave Church and get a feel for its setting within the Mokattam. The description you will encounter makes clear that, despite its popular name, this was never actually a church. Along the way you will learn the site’s true identity as the Monastery of St Simon, also known as the Tanner Monastery. You will be able to explore and reflect on why the name “Cave Church” has stuck and how this monastery fits among Cairo’s many hidden treasures. The experience focuses on seeing the place itself and understanding the basic facts about its name and role, rather than on any particular rituals or services.

How this compares

Cairo · 2377 Day Trips · typical ~7,528 EGP · 5,363 EGP — good value

Highlights

✦Private tour
✦Hotel pickup

What's included

✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Private guide
✓Tour fees
✓All taxes
✓Snacks (water, biscuits, chips)

✕Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
✕Personal items
✕Tip

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?: 4 hours - 6 hours
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 · Private guide · Tour fees · All taxes · Snacks (water, biscuits, chips)