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This tour includes about 5 churches. You are picked up by your private tour guide. We will start with Simon church and then to Old Cairo where you will explore more about The Hanging Church, Abu Serga church, and more.
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Meeting and pickup
We pick up you from any hotels in Cairo
Itinerary
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1Cave Church
There are a lot of hidden treasures in Egypt that tourists never know about. Among these, there is the magnificent Cave Church Simon Church or Samaan el Kharaz Monastery in Arabic in the Mokattam Mountain. Simon the Tanner was a craftsman saint who lived during the 10th century and the cave church was dedicated to him. There are seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St. Pickup from your hotel, then met by your guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to: Cave Church Simon Simon the Tanner is the largest. This church was named AFTER the Virgin Mary and ST. Simon the Tanner, in commemoration of the miracle of transferring the Moqattam Hill is why Moqattam is called Miracle Mountain. Virgin Mary has made her revelation to Pope Abram to announce upon whom sew hands the transference of the hill would take place
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2The Hanging Church
The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known by its nickname, the Hanging Church. This name comes from the fact that it was built atop the walls of the 4th century BC Roman fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible about Coptic Cairo
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
known as the Church of Saint Sergius or Church of Abu Serga: Is the oldest church in Egypt dating back to the 5th century A.D. The church owes its fame to having been constructed upon the crypt of the Holy Family where they stayed for three weeks during their sojourn in Egypt.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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