Holy Day Tour: Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church

Explore the country of three religions (Judaism-Christianity-Islam)
Discover Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary),
Discover Simon the Tanner Monastery, Mokattam.
Cave Church, Mokattam.
Free Pick up and drop off
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Then will moving to visit, Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, which is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo

Continue to visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, which is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found. Ben Ezra as an institution is ancient and has occupied at least three buildings in its history

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

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

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Maybe operated by a multi-lingual guide
• 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

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  Duration: 7 hours
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  Duration: 7 hours
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  Duration: 7 hours
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• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide
• Local taxes

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• 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.

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• This Tour is Provided by Egypt Direct 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.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.