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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

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

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Cairo · 2297 Day Trips · typical ~7,482 EGP · 1,760 EGPgood value

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pylikosk
★★★★★
Jun 2026

Betti our tour guide and Aeasem our driver were both excellent! Courteous, knowledgeable and very informative. For a wonderful day rouring Cairo they are your best option. Actually booked another day of touring with them because we were so pleased ! A+++

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andreawU6939NQ
★★★★★
May 2026

Somaya was a phenomenal tour guide! She had a great energy and was warm and welcoming as soon as we were in the car. She was full of knowledge and flexible when we wanted to switch up a few things on our tour. She was also so sweet and made sure we felt comfortable everywhere we went. I highly recommend!

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Voyager38740496077
★★★★★
Apr 2026

Tour 5 estrelas! A Riham e o Issam são muito amáveis. A Riham explica tudo muito bem, é muito simpática e envolvida em todos os assuntos. Nesta tour vê-se outro lado do Cairo, que achei bastante impactante e imperativo. Aprende-se como o egipto é diferente e acolhedor, de todas as religiões. Ótima tourguide. Obrigada !

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Global03732117828
★★★★★
Apr 2026

Riham e Issam foram muito simpáticos. Riham demonstra um grande à vontade nas explicações. Sempre muito alegre. Obrigado

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chelseafA1791RU
★★★★★
Mar 2026

Great tour! Tour guide was very organized and made pickup very easy and straightforward. Allowed visits to the sites at my own pace - would definitely recommend!

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sher1969
★★★★★
Mar 2026

Great experience, lots to see, old Cairo was very interesting. Great guide!!

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