Explore Cairo’s hidden gems: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Coptic churches. Discover history, culture, and the unique ‘garbage city’ neighborhood.
Explore Cairo’s hidden gems: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Coptic churches. Discover history, culture, and the unique ‘garbage city’ neighborhood.
- Coptic Cairo - The guide will collect guests from their hotel in Cairo or Giza and provide a private car transfer to explore the historic Coptic Cairo. The tour begins with a visit to the Babylon Fortress, established in 98 B.C. by Roman Emperor Trajan. Next, guests will visit the Hanging Church, which dates back to the third century and was…
- Coptic Cairo - The guide will collect guests from their hotel in Cairo or Giza and provide a private car transfer to explore the historic Coptic Cairo. The tour begins with a visit to the Babylon Fortress, established in 98 B.C. by Roman Emperor Trajan. Next, guests will visit the Hanging Church, which dates back to the third century and was constructed atop two remaining towers of the Babylon Fortress. The tour continues to the Holy Crypt Church, believed to be where the Holy Family stayed for three months. The journey concludes with a visit to the Jewish community at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, where the guide will share insights into Jewish history and their arrival in Egypt, including the story of Prophet Moses.
- Cave Church - The tour proceeds with a transfer to the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Zabbaleen, dating back to the tenth century AD in honor of Saint Simon the Tanner. Situated in the Mokattam Mountain, this church is carved into the native rock, making it the largest church in Egypt and the Middle East. The visit includes a brief drive through “Garbage City,” home to a large community of garbage collectors, known as the Zabbaleen.

- Private transportation
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- 6th October city , new cairo ,Nasr city, new settlement , airport and surrounding extra charge $25
- Gratuities
- 6th October city , new cairo ,Nasr city, new settlement , airport and surrounding extra charge $25
Embark on a unique journey to the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Saint Simon, with this exclusive tour that also delves into the splendid churches of Coptic Cairo. Discover some of Cairo’s most significant Christian landmarks, such as the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church….
Embark on a unique journey to the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Saint Simon, with this exclusive tour that also delves into the splendid churches of Coptic Cairo. Discover some of Cairo’s most significant Christian landmarks, such as the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church. This tour goes beyond traditional sightseeing, offering a peek into ‘garbage city,’ an intriguing Cairo neighborhood often missed by tourists.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.