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St Simon Monastery ,Cave Church , Garbage City and Coptic Cairo Private day tour

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St Simon Monastery ,Cave Church , Garbage City and Coptic Cairo Private day tour
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

This private tour from your Cairo or Giza hotel takes you into Coptic Cairo and to the Cave Church, guided by a local expert who will transfer you between sites. In Coptic Cairo you will visit the Hanging Church and the synagogue (a Jewish temple), learning about the area’s religious history and atmosphere as you move through its narrow streets. You will then continue to the Cave Church, where the monastery of St Simon is located; St Simon is said to have moved a mountain by a miracle. Along the way you will visit the Garbage City, a neighbourhood known for its unique community and way of life. The tour finishes with a return to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • All taxes and fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • 6th Oct City
  • New settlement
  • New Cairo
  • Ring road
  • Airport and its hotel
  • Nasr City

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
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Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off · Private tour · All taxes and fees · Air-conditioned vehicle

Reviews (34)

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687 EGP/ per person
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