Explore Old Cairo’s historic churches and the unique St. Simon Monastery, carved in a mountain, on this captivating half-day tour.
Explore Old Cairo’s historic churches and the unique St. Simon Monastery, carved in a mountain, on this captivating half-day tour.
- Coptic Cairo - Explore the ancient churches of Old Cairo, constructed during the Roman era, dating back to the 4th century AD, along with the Ben Ezra Synagogue. The guide will also lead you to the Babylon Fortress, established in the 1st century AD, where the Hanging Church was constructed atop two of its towers. Following this, the guide will…
- Coptic Cairo - Explore the ancient churches of Old Cairo, constructed during the Roman era, dating back to the 4th century AD, along with the Ben Ezra Synagogue. The guide will also lead you to the Babylon Fortress, established in the 1st century AD, where the Hanging Church was constructed atop two of its towers. Following this, the guide will escort you to the Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner, entirely carved into Al Mokattam Mountain.
- Entry/Admission-St. Sergius and Bacchus
- Entry/Admission- Cave Church
- Entry/Admission- Hanging Church
- Entry/Admission- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- An Expert Egyptologist guide
- Hotel Pickup & drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled Water
- Taxes & fees
- Entry/Admission-St. Sergius and Bacchus
- Entry/Admission- Cave Church
- Entry/Admission- Hanging Church
- Entry/Admission- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- An Expert Egyptologist guide
- Hotel Pickup & drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled Water
- Taxes & fees
- Gratuities
- The extra charge of pickup from the hotels outside the city $15 per group.
- Insurance
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- The extra charge of pickup from the hotels outside the city $15 per group.
- Insurance
- Lunch
This tour offers visits to numerous churches in Old Cairo, providing a vivid glimpse into the era when the Holy Family sought refuge and found safety in Egypt. Some churches, such as the Church of Abo Serga, are built over a cave that served as a dwelling for the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Others, like the Hanging Church, are associated with miracles and…
This tour offers visits to numerous churches in Old Cairo, providing a vivid glimpse into the era when the Holy Family sought refuge and found safety in Egypt. Some churches, such as the Church of Abo Serga, are built over a cave that served as a dwelling for the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Others, like the Hanging Church, are associated with miracles and apparitions of the Virgin Mary. The tour also includes a visit to the unique Monastery of St. Simon, located in Garbage City. It is the largest monastery in the Middle East, entirely carved into the mountain, and is unparalleled anywhere else in the world.
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.