Holy Day Tour: Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church
Why we love it?
The Holy Day Tour: Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church offers a deep dive into the rich history and culture of Egypt's Christian heritage. Over the course of seven hours, participants explore key sites in Coptic Cairo, including ancient churches and the unique Saint Simon Church, which is carved into the rock of the Mokattam Hills. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in religious architecture, providing insights from a multilingual Egyptologist guide. The experience is enhanced by the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, making it accessible for travelers of all ages.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Holy Day Tour: Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church
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'Δn al-KharrΔz) 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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