Cairo Old Coptic Church and Monastery St Simon Cave Church
Description
Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely. Private tour ensures personalized service Included and entrance fees mean no extra tour costs Enjoy the comfort and security of traveling by private vehicle Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cairo hotels check option rates
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Itinerary
our guide will pick you up from your hotel in cairo or giza then by private car transfer to visit Coptic old Cairo city , first start with Babylon fortress 98 B.C. by roman emperor Trajan then visit the hanging church which date back to 3rd century and was built on the 2 tower remain from babylon fortress then going to visit the holy crypt church as we believed the holy family stayed their for three month then visit the Jewish community to visit ben ezra synagogue and your guide will explain about Jewish history and their coming to Egypt and prophet Moses
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.
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Pickup Locations & Times
only cairo down town and giza hotel only nasr city , new cairo , new settlemnt , 6th October city ,airports and its surrounding (out of meeting point)
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Reviews(133)
We had an amazing tour. Seeing another side of Egypt. The Coptic Churches and the Monastery of St Simon the cave church was truly incredible. The highlight was visiting the cave of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. Thanks goes to our guide Ehab and our driver Shady, who answered my many questions. Kindly Sue
Our Coptic Cairo Tour was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to our incredible guide, Bisho. His warmth and enthusiasm set the tone for a truly memorable day. Bisho’s knowledge was both deep and captivating. It felt less like a tour and more like stepping into a rich tapestry of faith, culture, and heritage. His ability to connect the spiritual significance of the sites with their historical context made the experience both meaningful and inspiring. The tour flowed seamlessly, allowing us to explore each location without feeling rushed, while still covering so much ground. Beyond his expertise, Bisho’s passion was infectious. He clearly loves what he does, and that energy made the entire experience feel special and personal. He welcomed questions, shared thoughtful insights, and even added small, unexpected touches that made the day unforgettable. If you are considering a Coptic Cairo Tour, having Bisho as your guide will elevate it from a simple visit to a deeply enriching journey. It was, without a doubt, a gleaming highlight of our time in Cairo.
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Wonderful experience. Great length of time and knowledge.
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Ahmed our tour guide was so knowledgable, he took time to answer our questions, allowed us time to reflect, pray and talk with local people - the driver ensure we were comfortable and had air conditioning and water. Well worth the visit and blessing from the priest made it perfect for us -
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We had an incredible experience! Bisho was a fantastic guide. He picked us up promptly at 9 AM and dropped us off back at our hotel after lunch around 2 PM. The churches were amazing. We really enjoyed getting to hear the Christian history within Egypt.
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John picked us up on time in an air conditioned Nissan. He listened to what we wanted to do and took us there. We walked around as much as we wanted and then when we were ready to go, I texted him on What’s App and he picked us up to take us back. His English is excellent and he pointed out many sites and buildings for us.
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great driver with great information!
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Everything was excellent there was nothing i could fault
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Fady did an incredible job showing me around Coptic Cairo. What a remarkable and beautiful experience seeing these sacred sites! Both my guide and driver were friendly and flexible - allowing me to cut my tour short when jet lag hit. Fady shared lots of insights about each site in addition to getting the perspective of Christianity in Egypt. Such a great half day tour to kickstart my longer trip!
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WOW. Definitely a place to see. Fady was a great tour guide. Informative and fun. We had never even heard of this place before we got here and it was a spur of the moment tour. A must see.
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