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Cave church Garbage City and Coptic Cairo Hanging Church

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Cave church Garbage City and Coptic Cairo Hanging Church

Overview

Visit the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Zabbaleen. It is located in the Mokattam Mountain, a short drive through the so called “Garbage City’ – a large population of garbage collectors or Zabbaleen that live there and Coptic Cairo the hanging church , Abe Serga church , then back safely to hotel

How this compares

Cairo · 5141 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,022 EGP · 503 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • gratitude

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What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off · Bottled water · Private tour · Air-conditioned vehicle

Reviews

4.7
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233rinn
★★★★★
Apr 2026

Shadi is my driver. He’s very friendly and easy to talk to, shared to me some popular songs in Egypt, and some background of the attractions/ district I went. He took a few nice pictures for me in the cave church as well (since I’m a solo traveler). Thank you for making my day 1 in Egypt well accompanied:) Something to improve: - Manager contacting me sounds a bit rude and pushy - Shopping spots were arranged without asking

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yiching911
★★★★★
Feb 2026

John was a great driver. We didn't buy an extra tour guide, but he chatted with us enthusiastically, introduced the sights along the way, and even took us to Khan el-Khalili market. He also reminded us to watch out for pickpockets and to bargain. We were very grateful; he made our trip today very safe and comfortable.

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global-travel-pete
★★★★★
Jan 2026

We had a private tour with Doaa and our driver Ashraf. Logistically, they were organised, on-time and adapted to Cairo’s volatile traffic conditions. Doas’s knowledge, friendliness and passion for history came through and she created excitement and energy for the whole family. I rate this as highly recommended.

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corinnan142
★★★★★
Jan 2026

Verlangt im Nachhinein höheren Preis für Abholung als ursprünglich vereinbart. Tour kam nicht zustande. Geld ist weg für nichts. Vorsicht vor diesem Anbieter.

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elainelG3666MI
★★★★★
Nov 2025

Sandy was lovely and gave a shortened trip as requested to meet my needs. We did not do the fully booked trip but that was my decision.

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C424KEalejandrol
★★★★★
Nov 2025

Very good tour of the hanging church and Saint Sergious church in Coptic Cairo! Right amount of time and not rushed. Highly recommended if you are into Christianity.

503 EGP/ per person
4.7
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Sandy was lovely and gave a shortened trip as requested to meet my needs. We did not do the fully booked trip but that was my decision.
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