Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church Private Day Tour

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St. Simon
Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church Private Day TourCoptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church Private Day TourCoptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church Private Day Tour
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St. Simon

Why we love it?

This seven-hour private tour explores the rich religious heritage of Cairo Governorate, focusing on the intersections of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Beginning with hotel pickup, you’ll visit Old Cairo’s historic sites including the Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), the church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which highlights the area’s Jewish history. The journey continues to Mokattam to see the Simon the Tanner Monastery, dedicated to St. Simon, known for his association with the Coptic Orthodox Church and the legend of moving Mokattam Mountain. Throughout the tour, a multilingual Egyptologist guide provides context on these religious landmarks and their significance. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water included, and hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the service. This experience suits travelers interested in religious history, Coptic Christianity, and the cultural layers of Cairo.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Start your private holy day tour to visit the oldest churches in Egypt. The guide will meet you at your hotel then, you will be transported by an air-conditioned coach to visit the Coptic area where you can see the church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church and the old Jewish synagogue-Ben Ezra. You will then be taken to Moqatem to visit the important church Simon the Tanner (fl. 10th century), also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker (Sam'ān al-Kharrāz) is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah (953-975) while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Simon the Tanner lived towards the end of the tenth century and many Coptic Christians in Egypt, who were also engaged in handicrafts. Saint Simon worked in tanning, a craft known there till this day. This profession involved other crafts that depend on the process, from when Simon carried several titles related to skins: Tanner, Cobbler, Shoemaker. The tour ends here and you will then be transferred back to your hotel.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Maybe operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • For your safety, the cars are sterilized according to the instructions of the Ministry of Health
  • All guides-Drivers wear masks
  • The car is sterilized periodically after visiting each place (after the travelers exits the car)
  • Available as a hand sanitizer by car and subject to the Egyptian Ministry of Health
  • Each customer must wear a mask during the tour, starting from the exit from the meeting place
  • Preferred to use credit cards instead of cash
  • The periodic statements are made by the Ministry of Health to the staff (guide or driver) to ensure their safety Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Languagge: please have to send your Name,full location address and prefered languagge. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. We pick up all travelers from Hotels,Hostels,inn,Motels,Private apartment in Cairo-Giza and 6 of October city

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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