Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Tourists who visit Cairo, especially for the first time, usually visit the classical highlights of the city like the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Saladin Citadel. Of course, these monuments are breathtaking and should never be missed by any traveler who visit Egypt. However, the land of the Nile has much much more to offer!
If you are looking for a unique experience while in Cairo, this tour is among the best we offer for those who prefer to explore hidden treasures. By visiting the Cave Church in Al Mokattam and the garbage city .
English speaking guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
Tipping
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Cairo Hotels
Cave Church, Cairo, Egypt There are hundreds of hidden treasures in Cairo that tourists never know about. Among these, there is the magnificent Cave Church in the Mokattam Mountain. In fact, this was never a church. It is the Monastery of St Simon or the Tanner Monastery.
It is actually a large Egyptian Coptic complex that include six churches; the largest among them is the Saint Simon that is considered the largest church in Egypt that would accommodate around 20,000 people. 120 minutes
Manshiyat Naser, Cairo, Egypt the Garbage City, one of the distinctive places to explore of Cairo for those who are interested in heritage and anthropology. This is where garbage collectors lived for more than 50 years preserving all their habits and all the aspects of their community. 180 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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15 Nov 2022
Great guide and great experience. Eslam's English was excellent and he had a great knowledge of not just this tour but Cairo/Egypt generally.
Thomas_J
21 Apr 2022
Hosni was a great and knowledgeable tour guide. He provided a great deal of information throughout the entire tour. We went through garbage city and got to see two cave churches, truly unique and inspiring as he shared the story of St. Simon and more. I will say this tour is a bit pricey compared to others ($60) that have entrance fees to places, whereas both churches, you’re able to somewhat walk in, but regardless, having a tour guide like Hosni makes it well worth it.
Garbage city was a town i was really looking forward to seeing. Up close you can see how well organized the place is, and at the same time gain a different perspective when recycling and discarding any item in your home country.
Overall I enjoyed the experience and was treated to a nice lunch and extra time to sight see.
This tour in
Egypt
is organized by
Egypt Day Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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