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Cave Church - After pickup from your hotel in Cairo, begin your guided tour of Ancient Egyptian churches by Cave Church named St. Simon. Then the important archaeological area of Coptic Cairo.
Formally known as St. Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo’s vast Cave Church pays tribute to a miracle St. Simon (also written St. Samaan or St. Simeon) is believed to have performed. The city’s Coptic Orthodox Christian garbage collectors (Zabbaleen) dug the church out of the Mokattam mountain during the 1970s.
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Transportation
- Private Guide
- Visit Abo Serga Church
- Visit Hanging church
- Visit Cave Church
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Transfer from 6 October City & New Cairo Hotels Extra charge per Person 10 $
Begin your exploration of ancient Egyptian churches with the Cave Church, St. Simon. Next, explore the significant archeological district of Coptic Cairo. Embark on The Hanging Church, possibly the most renowned and enduring church in Old Cairo and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Then, journey to the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, commonly known as Abu Serga, believed to be erected over the place where the Holy Family - Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus Christ took refuge during their excursion to Egypt. Proceed to the Church of St. George, one of the earliest Christian and Egyptian churches.
Before continuing, enjoy a brief lunch in a local eatery. Afterwhich, resume your tour at the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary. Move forward to the Church of Saint Barbara, famed for its valuable artifacts, before ending your visit at the Church of St. Mercurius situated in the Abu Sayfayn Cloister.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
