Half day Saint Simon monastery Cave church Garbage city
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Overview
Saint Simon the Tanner (St. Sama'an, in Arabic) lived towards the end of the tenth Century when Egypt was ruled by the Fatimid Caliph, Al- Muizz and Anba Abram was the Coptic Pope. At the time, the Copts (Christians) in Egypt were engaged in handicrafts. St Simon worked in one of the crafts widespread in Babylon (Old Cairo) which was tanning, a craft still known there till this day
Cairo · 5460 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,071 EGP · 653 EGP — good value
Highlights
- ✦Private tour
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Private tour
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓All taxes and fees
- ✕Gratuities
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
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- Can I cancel my booking?
- This experience isn't refundable. Check the operator's policy before you book.
- What's included?
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Private tour · Bottled water · All taxes and fees
Reviews
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It is a unique experience in Cairo and definitely worth it to see for yourself. Theresa was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cairo.
Very interesting, in a safe environment. Theresa was great company and very knowledgeable about old Cairo.
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“Very interesting, in a safe environment. Theresa was great company and very knowledgeable about old Cairo.”
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