Private Tour Pyramids of Giza Garbage City and St Simon Church
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Overview
This tour is unique because it combines three different aspects of Egypt in one complete tour - the ancient wonders found at the Giza pyramids; the spiritual beauty found in the cave Church of Saint Simon; and the vibrant culture of the Zabbaleen community who live in Mokattam. Instead of a typical sightseeing tour, this brings visitors closer to both the history and current life of Egypt through the creation of meaningful connections between cultures. Travellers will be guided by educated Egyptologists who, through their expert knowledge of the area, will help provide a greater understanding of not only the well-known sites, but also of local culture, religion, history and community resilience. Each of the stops on this tour provides a unique layer adding to the authenticity of the overall experience and making the tour a much more respectful and memorable experience than other day tours offered in Cairo.
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This tour gave me a great chance to see different sides of Cairo in one day. The Pyramids were the highlight, but visiting the other areas made the experience more special. The atmosphere was enjoyable, the crowd size was comfortable, and the staff were welcoming and organized. I still remember the moment I stood near the pyramids watching the view and feeling the history around me. It was a memorable experience with great value.
mazing day covering the Pyramids, Sphinx, Garbage City, and St. Simon Church. The experience felt diverse and well-paced, with fair admission. Atmosphere ranged from historic to local and authentic. Crowds were busy at Giza but calmer elsewhere. Staff were friendly and organized
This tour was well organized from start to finish. Standing in front of the Giza Pyramids was unforgettable, and Garbage City and St. Simon Church were unlike anything I had seen before. A real highlight was pausing for a few minutes to enjoy the view and take photos. The guide kept everything smooth, making the day enjoyable and stress-free
The experience covered the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the unique atmosphere of Garbage City and St. Simon Church. Admission felt fair for the variety included, and the visit length was well-paced without rushing. The atmosphere shifted from ancient history to vibrant local life, offering real contrast. Crowd size at the pyramids was busy but manageable, while other stops were calmer. Staff were organized, friendly, and informative throughout. Best suited for travelers interested in both iconic landmarks and authentic local culture. I would definitely recommend this tour for its diversity and sm
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this tour, but it turned out to be one of the more memorable days I’ve had in Cairo. The pyramids were impressive as expected, but what stayed with me more was visiting Garbage City and the Cave Church. it felt very real and different from the usual tourist spots. I remember feeling a bit overwhelmed at first, then gradually more curious and respectful as I understood the place better. It’s not a perfect, easygoing tour. it can feel a bit long and intense .
Visiting Garbage City was eye‑opening. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but seeing how the community has built an entire recycling system out of necessity was inspiring. It gave me a deeper appreciation for the resilience and creativity of the people living there. It’s not the “pretty” side of Cairo, but it’s real, and I’m glad I saw it.
The experience was remarkable we laughed and get our memories back for our young one how travel around the world, we loved egypt and thiers kind people thanks mr. Noura for your efforts for making our day lovely, we go to st simon chruch and pray for god for having our self.
My experience in this tour was unique i loved how it was focused on that unique part of egypt i loved this mix of attraction points like garbage city i really liked it it was wired
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