Coptic Cairo Tour with Visit to Saint Simon Church
7 hours•Free CancellationMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided• Operated by Egypt Direct Tours•★ 5.0 from 6 reviews
St. Simon "The Tanner" Monastery
Why we love it?
This seven-hour private tour explores Old Cairo’s rich religious heritage, focusing on sites significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Starting with hotel pickup, you’ll visit the Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), the church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, all located in the Coptic area. The journey continues to Mokattam to see the St. Simon "The Tanner" Monastery, associated with the story of moving Mokattam Mountain; admission to this monastery is not included. Throughout the tour, a multilingual Egyptologist guide provides historical context while you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided. This experience suits travelers interested in religious history and the diverse cultural layers of Cairo Governorate and El Khalifa.
Start your private holy day tour to visit the oldest churches in Egypt
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
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