Explore Garbage city and saint simon monastery

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2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

we will meet at the hotel in Cairo downtown or Giza at 9 am and we will finish around 1 afternoon.

We will go to the old part in Cairo ( Manshyt Naser area ) to explore the ancient church, The Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo,

Then the seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner is the largest and has an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 20,000. It is worth a visit if you are interested in the experience.

Then passing by the Garbage City in Cairo where it`s located in a very local neighborhood that calls Manshiyat Naser, or “Garbage City in Cairo” as it’s better known as, is a slum settlement located to the southeast of Cairo. Its inhabitants are affectionately known as “Garbage city People.

The Garbage city People, comprising mostly Coptic Christians.

after that, we will go to the papyrus factory to see how the ancient Egyptians make paper from the plant

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional art historian guide
Professional photographer guide
Fuel surcharge
Drinks
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Giza Necropolis

i will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Cairo or Giza pyramids area

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
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    You will be Passing the Garbage Place Without getting Of Car for your safety The experience is about 4-5 hours, it's a valuable every day, you just sent a massage to me if you found the day is blocked.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Dress code is formal
Supplied by Amon Ra Toura

Tags

Extreme Sports
Bus Tours
Seasonal
Car Tours
Limousine Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Zombie

Cancellation Policy

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