Cairo Cave Church Monastery St Simon Garbage City Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Explore Cairo's hidden gems in this unique 2-hour private tour that uncovers the city's rich Coptic heritage. Visit the impressive cave-dug monastery of Simon the Tanner, journey through the intriguing Garbage City, and learn the history behind the site where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared. This personalized experience includes air-conditioned transport, admission tickets, and insights from your own expert guide, ensuring a deeper understanding of these significant locations. Ideal for travelers interested in cultural exploration and off-the-beaten-path adventures.

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
private tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
ENTRANCE FEES
Tipping

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Cave Church

    driver or guide will pick you up from hotel to start your tour to one o hidden place Formally known as St. Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo’s vast Cave Church pays tribute to a miracle St. Simon (also written St. Samaan or St. Simeon) is believed to have performed. The city’s Coptic Orthodox Christian garbage collectors (Zabbaleen) dug the church out of the Mokattam mountain during the 1970s. Read more about - Cairo Cave Church Monastery St Simon Garbage City Private Tour - https://www.viator.com/tours/Cairo/Cave-church-and-Monastery-St-Simon-and-Garbage-city/d782-37291P480?&m=28353&supag=161357075234&supsc=dsa-1583450326707&supai=698424567488&supdv=c&supnt=g&suplp=1005394&supli=1005390&supti=dsa-1583450326707&tsem=true&supci=dsa-1583450326707&supap1=&supap2=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20984180123&gbraid=0AAAAAD-gbd4Vf9X7ZkFl4eR8b6mZsvP_h&gclid=CjwKCAjwp_LDBhBCEiwAK7FnkpuRK6_cP4HUMVLoPw39POJZ5cbGrvXnoeWuu9dICwHtkI1O0BZ-mxoCcgUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds?mcid=56757

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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