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Embark on an unforgettable journey with our Cairo Half Day Trip to El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church. Explore the fascinating Cave Church built inside the renowned Mokattam Mountain, offering you a unique spiritual experience. This half-day excursion allows you to marvel at the breathtaking architecture and intricate designs while immersing yourself in the religious ambiance. Our professional guides will accompany you throughout the journey, providing insightful commentary on the historical and cultural significance of this remarkable site. Discover the hidden wonders of Cairo and delve into the mystique of El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church during this enriching half-day trip.

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo.

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.

Travelers can visit the beautiful Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan that is one of the largest mosques in the world ,I t was the first building to combine a madrasa and congregational mosque together in the Islamic world, Onother amazing places to visit are the Khanqah of Baybars II , a medieval building located in historic Sharia Gamaliya and the Monastery, a magnificent cave church, or Simon Church, or Samaan el Kharaz monastery in Arabic, in the Mokattam Mountains.

A must visit, the Egyptian Museum Is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era.

The entire excursion is conducted in comfort and safety. Travelers may rely on the skilled and informed driver, who is quite knowledgeable about the places to visit during the tour.

Immerse yourself in a captivating 3-day private tour of Cairo, where iconic landmarks, rich history, and vibrant culture await your exploration, all with a personalized touch. Engage with the city's allure as you journey through renowned sites accompanied by a private guide. From the awe-inspiring Pyramids to the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, each destination comes alive with tailored insights. Traverse the centuries-old streets of Islamic Cairo, uncovering its tales and architectural wonders. Delve into the spiritual significance of Coptic Cairo, where ancient churches resonate with history. With a customized approach, our tour ensures an intimate understanding of Cairo's essence, from bustling markets to serene oases. Experience the city's heartbeat through personalized attention, leaving you with a profound connection and cherished memories of this extraordinary journey.

Explore one of Cairo's most mesmerising sights with our Half Day Tour to the Cave Church of Saint Simon. Keeping away from the city's clamor, this tour transports you to the haven of tranquility that is the Cave Church. Known as the largest church in Middle East, this architectural masterpiece is built into a cave and provides an enrapturing sight to behold. Unveil the intriguing history associated with this holy spot while revelling in the breathtaking mountainous backdrop. Join us for an unforgettable journey to the Cave Church of Saint Simon.

Discover Simon the Tanner, also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, Egypt, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria

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.
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Explore many of Cairo's sightseeings in just 3 days with Cairo all Over package, where you’ll get to see the Great Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan El khalili market and many more. Get the chance to see the main highlights of Cairo. We provide Great experience with a wonderful variety of adventures.
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Enjoy this best vacation inclusive 15 days tours package to do all Egypt tours to explore the history of Ancient Egypt. Start in Giza, Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Al Wahat Desert, and the Red Sea to get the best experience in all the most destination sites in Egypt.

(Day 1: Giza Pyramids)(Day 2: Sakkarra Pyramids & Memphis City & Dahshur Pyramids)(Day 3: Alexandria)(Day 4: The Egyptian Civilization Museum, Old Coptic Cairo & Simon Monastery)(Day 5 Till Day 9: Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise)(Day 10: Free)(Day 11 Till Day 12: Al Wahat Desert)(Day 13: Cairo Citadel Of Saladin, Al Refai Mosque, Al Sultan Hassan & Bazaar)(Day 14: Red Sea)(Day 15: Free)
Notes: Arrival & departure transfers are for free.
You Can Start Your Cruise Trip From Luxor To Aswan Or From Aswan To Luxor because that will depend on your booking dates Nothing To Worry About As You Will Do All The Sites That Mentioned In The Itinerary.

Enjoy an excursion to The Pyramids of Khufu, Khafra and Menkawra the most famous pyramids in Egypt. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx the biggest statue in Egypt. Move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period including the golden collection of king Tut.
At morning in the next day you will be picked up from your hotel, to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family. You will visit the hanging church, St Barbara church, the Crept Church and the Synagogue of Ben Ezra.
visit The monastery of St. Simon in Cairo There are seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain.
Visit the street of Elmo ez and Khan Elkhalili Market

You will be picked up from the hotel to visit the Coptic Cairo where you can see some churches like the hanging church which dates back to the 7 century built on the top of one of the towers of the Roman fortress.
Then you continue to see St George church also built on a tower of the same fortress and has a circular shape. You will explore the Crept Church or St Sergios church which has the cave where the holy family had as a shelter or a hidden place from the Romans at that time. You will visit St Barbara church which was built in the 5th or the 6th century.
You will see the unique synagogue in the place of Ben Ezra. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found.
Then you will be driven to see the Monastery of St Simon which has 7 churches the most important are the summer and the winter churches, both were dug in the mountain having the shape of caves.

Visit the famous church of Saint Simon the Tanner, the cave church.
Learn More about Christianity in Egypt
Qualified Tour guide will be leading the tour
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step Back During the History of the holy family in Egypt

Get the chance to explore different part of history, culture and food as well, visiting the Coptic Cairo as the hanging church from the 3rd century AD, the oldest synagogue, plus saint Simone monastery is life time experience.

After picking you up from the hotel or any point of interest, you will start your day visiting the Coptic Cairo, marvel the hanging church ( virgin Mary church ), explore the christian history with your private Egyptologist, visit the Cavern church where the holly family lived for almost three months, adventure the area of the seven churches plus the oldest synagogue allover Egypt.

Then visit the garbage city, at the heart of city located the largest church at the middle east, it is inside the beautiful monastery of saint Simon, wonder the christian who are coming from allover Egypt for the mass at this amazing monastery, explore each sculpture of it by the artist Mario, then visit the recycling center after having an authentic Egyptian food.

Travel back in time and dive into the Christian Coptic heritage of Cairo from Saint Simon cave church to the hanging church in Old Coptic Cairo to Saint Sergius church... etc

 Our Private Guide will pick up you from your hotel  with our private air-condition Van  to start your private Day tour with our Team who will make your tour Unforgettable , during the Tour you will have your Lunch and also we will offer you mineral Water, also we offer  free Wifi, by the End we will drop you back to your hotel    YOU will visit the oldest hanging church dates back to 5 century ad and the holly family church where the holy family live under the church for 4 months and also you will visit the synagogue of ben Ezra

You will find your expert tour guide holding a sign of your name. At the first you will visit to the "Cave Church" in Egypt which is one of the largest churches in the country, one of the world's oldest Christian communities. The cave, also known as the Monastery of Saint Simon, is located in the Mokattam mountain in southeastern Cairo, in an area known as "garbage city" due to the large population of garbage collectors, that live there. Fleeing poor harvests and poverty they came to the city looking for work and set-up makeshift settlements around the city. Initially, they stuck to their tradition of raising pigs, goats, chickens and other animals, but eventually found collecting and sorting of waste produced by the city residents more profitable. The Zabbaleen sort through household garbage, salvaging and selling things of value, while the organic waste provides an excellent source of food for their animals.

This tour is to tell the stories and miracles that happened in the churches of Cairo from place to place in order according to the period.
I know very well that many travel agencies do this tour at exorbitant prices, but I do this tour with very low profit and it does not affect the success of the visit in any way

It is a unique day tour to lean about Cairo’s rich religious history and heritage.

Discover the Cave church known as the Saint Simon Church, Cairo’s UNESCO-listed treasures, located at the garbage city, East of old Cairo.

And Explore old Cairo with it's famous old churches;

Visit the Hanging Church, visit the Cavern Church, known as the Church of Saint Sergius, and learn more with our expert tour guide.

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.

It is a unique religious tour of Cairo in which we will visit the hanging church, Saint Sergius church, Saint Simon the tanner monastery (known as the cave church). We will also visit the Jewish Ben Ezra synagogue and the Islamic mosque of Amr. Therefore, it is unique because it has all religions in one tour.

Experience the spiritual and architectural marvels of Egypt with a visit to the Hanging Church and St. Simon Monastery. The Hanging Church, perched atop ancient Babylon Fortress, offers a glimpse into Coptic Christian history with its exquisite frescoes and rich heritage. Journey to St. Simon Monastery, carved into the cliffs of Mokattam Mountain, where breathtaking views and serene surroundings provide a tranquil escape. These sacred sites are not only a testament to faith but also a window into Egypt's profound religious and cultural tapestry. Join us for a remarkable journey through time and spirituality.

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