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Cave Church of Saint Simon and Hidden Churches of Old Cairo

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Cave Church of Saint Simon and Hidden Churches of Old Cairo
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Duration
4-6h
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

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 Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.Private tour ensures personalized service Included lunch and entrance fees mean no extra tour costs Enjoy the comfort and security of traveling by private vehicle Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo

How this compares

Giza · 162 Day Trips · typical ~6,894 EGP · 1,757 EGPgood value

What's included

  • Tourguide
  • Bottle of water
  • Lunch ( if booked all inclusive)
  • Entrance fees
  • Comfortable & private car
  • Private tour
  • Tipping

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Coptic Cairo
  2. 2
    St Simon the Tanner Monastery
  3. 3
    Coptic Church of St. Barbara
  4. 4
    The Hanging Church
  5. 5
    Synagogue Ben Ezra

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
4-6h
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Tourguide · Bottle of water · Lunch ( if booked all inclusive) · Entrance fees · Comfortable & private car · Private tour

Reviews (11)

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