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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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
unique Experience
step Back During the History of the holy family in Egypt
Free WiFi in your van
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees to the Mentioned sites
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Local Lunch
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
St Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo, Egypt Your tour starts with hotel pick up at 9am, your guide will take first to visit the monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner which is located inside the mountain. The monastery consists of seven churches; all of them are carved inside the mountain.
Your guide will give you an introduction about the Christianity of Egypt. How Christianity started in Egypt and what is the meaning of Coptic orthodox church in Egypt. Your guide will explain how they carved the church, how was El Mokattam Mountain was moved from the north of Cairo to the centre, enjoy some free time inside the church. You will also get the chance to get some great photos from the mountain.
300 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Karsten_D
04 Sep 2023
Tourguide nicht gekommen. Habe über eine halbe Stunde gewartet und Reiseagentur behauptet ich sei nicht gekommen. Zum Glück konnte viator helfen. Das Reisebüro ist auf keinen fall zu empfehlen.
Christopher_L
22 Jun 2023
My guide and driver were both very friendly and knowledgeable and shared some great personal perspectives along with historical and cultural ones. The tour showed parts of Cairo that the more typical tour itineraries might skip, and that was what I liked best.
Natasha_K
07 May 2023
Interesting short 3 hour trip. Guide informative and pleasant. Vegetarian lunch in city. Beautiful churches in one area
This tour in
Egypt
is organized by
Let`s Explore Egypt
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