Why choose this Cairo tour ?
In the morning pick up from your hotel in Cairo and visit the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Zabbaleen. It is located in the Mokattam Mountain, a short drive through the so called “Garbage City’ – a large population of garbage collectors or Zabbaleen that live there. Several churches have been built into the caves found in Mokattam, First we visit, Saint Simon the Tanner Hall and St. Mark’s Church.
This huge cave was discovered in the year 1974. It was full of hundreds of tons of stones even up to the ceiling of the cave (which is 17 meters high from the ground), and was later prepared to contain two storeys: 1. The upper storey is the St. Simon the Tanner Hall, with seating capacity of 2000 people for spiritual meetings. The walls are decorated with many wonderful pictures engraved on the rocks representing scenarios from the Bible
Then we continue and visit the Cathedral of Virgin Mary and St. Simon the Tanner. . After the tour transfer back to your hotel.
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What makes Private Tour at the Cave Church of St. Simon a unique experience ?
In the morning pick up from your hotel in Cairo and visit the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Zabbaleen. It is located in the Mokattam Mountain, a short drive through the so called “Garbage City’ – a large population of garbage collectors or Zabbaleen that live there. Several churches have been built into the caves found in Mokattam, First we visit, Saint Simon the Tanner Hall and St. Mark’s Church.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Tour at the Cave Church of St. Simon
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Private Tour at the Cave Church of St. Simon Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Pick up services from your hotel & return
- All transfers by modern air conditioned van from your hotel in Cairo
- All Service charges and taxes
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- Any extras
- Tipping
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Visitors Egypt Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
