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🏛️ Cultural & Historic· 📍 Cairo, Egypt

private sacred tour to Cave Church of Saint Simon in Coptic Cairo

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private sacred tour to Cave Church of Saint Simon in Coptic Cairo
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Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
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Languages
Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

This private tour takes you to El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, also known as the Monastery of St Simon, and brings you through the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll visit the cave church itself and then continue on to explore a selection of Coptic Cairo’s historic church sites. As you move through these places, you’ll have time to take in the settings and the distinctive character of each site. The tour offers a focused, private way to see the Monastery of St Simon and the nearby churches of Coptic Cairo, giving you an opportunity to observe their architecture, atmosphere and religious significance. Along the way, you may gain a clearer sense of why these locations are important to the local community and to visitors interested in Egypt’s Christian heritage.

How this compares

Cairo · 5301 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,041 EGP · 5,470 EGPpremium pick

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

What's included

  • Private qualified English-speaking egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch at good quality restaurant
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Egyptologist guide in other languages
  • Tipping
  • Beverages
  • Extra activities
  • Personal spending
  • Admission ticket

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
5 hours 30 minutes
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Private qualified English-speaking egyptologist guide · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Bottled water · Lunch at good quality restaurant · Air-conditioned vehicle
5,470 EGP/ per person
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