Explore the ancient Coptic churches of Cairo, including the Monastery of St Simon and the iconic Hanging Church. Discover the rich history and religious significance of these sacred sites on a private tour.
Explore the ancient Coptic churches of Cairo, including the Monastery of St Simon and the iconic Hanging Church. Discover the rich history and religious significance of these sacred sites on a private tour.
- 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 Old Cairo city. 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, dating back to the 3rd century,…
- 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 Old Cairo city. 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, dating back to the 3rd century, constructed on the remaining two towers of the Babylon Fortress. The tour continues to the Holy Crypt Church, believed to be where the Holy Family stayed for three months. Finally, the tour includes a visit to the Jewish community to see 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 - Officially known as St. Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo’s expansive Cave Church honors a miracle attributed to St. Simon (also known as St. Samaan or St. Simeon). The city’s Coptic Orthodox Christian garbage collectors, known as Zabbaleen, excavated the church from the Mokattam mountain during the 1970s.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Explore the El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, also known as the Monastery of St. Simon, on a private tour that also includes the stunning 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…
Explore the El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, also known as the Monastery of St. Simon, on a private tour that also includes the stunning 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 typical sightseeing, offering a unique look at ‘garbage city,’ a captivating Cairo neighborhood often missed by tourists.
A private tour guarantees personalized service, and included entrance fees mean no additional tour expenses.
Travel in comfort and safety with a private vehicle, and enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off at Cairo hotels. Check option rates for more details.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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.
