Visit the Cave Church of Saint Simon & Garbage City

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Explore the unique Cave Church of Saint Simon, one of Egypt's largest churches, located in Mokattam mountain. This private tour takes you through the fascinating Garbage City, home to the Zabbaleen community, where you'll learn about their incredible recycling practices and lifestyle. Witness the resilience of this community as you delve into one of the world's oldest Christian communities. Your experience includes an expert guide, private transport, and entry fees, ensuring a hassle-free journey through this culturally rich area.

- 4-hour private tour available daily from 8:00 am
- Includes expert guide, entrance fees, and bottled water
- Discover the vibrant culture of the Zabbaleen in Garbage City
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza

What's Included

Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Entrance fees
Bottled water
Transport by private vehicle
personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

guide will meet you in the hotel lobby

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cairo

    At 8:00 am you need to be ready at the lobby area of your hotel in Cairo.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cave Church

    At the first you will visit to the Cave Church in Egypt which is one of the largest churches in the country, a place where 70,000-plus Christians gather every week to worship and praise Jesus -- a place that's home to one of the world's oldest Christian communities. The cave, also known as the Monastery of Saint Simon, is located in the Mokattam mountain in southeastern Cairo, in an area known as "Garbage City" due to the large population of garbage collectors, or Zabbaleen, that live there. The Zabbaleen are descendants of Upper Egyptian farmers who migrated to Cairo in the 1940s seeking work. They settled on the city’s outskirts and found success in collecting and recycling household waste, selling valuable materials and using organic waste to feed their animals. This effective system attracted more migrants and led to the growth of Cairo’s garbage villages.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Cairo

    At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Egyway Tours

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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