Coptic Cairo and Cave Church Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Coptic Cairo district
- Visit the unique Cave Church of Saint Simon
- Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch
- Discover ancient churches and monasteries
- Learn about Egypt's rich Christian heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Coptic Cairo
- Visit to the Cave Church of Saint Simon
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
As Per Requested time Pick up from the Hotel by Your guide to Start your Half day tour to Visit the Cave Church of Saint Simon in Mokattam Simon the Tanner (fl. 10th century), also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, Egypt, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah (953–975) while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Photography may be restricted in certain religious sites; ask for permission before taking photos.
- Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking; the tour covers several historical sites.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Great Tour
Our guide was late (10 minutes), I know there is traffic but they should plan accordingly. Once she arrived we saw some local sites from the car, and then headed to the cave church. We had to travel through this area called “garbage town” and then you arrive to this beautiful church carved into a mountain. Just beautiful. It was a great tour. Hearing the history and seeing all the beautiful carvings throughout the church. Lunch is good. I would recommend this tour to my family and friends
Cave church and St Simon monastery.
Could not ask for more ! Thank you Isaac for such an incredible journey into a history of Coptic culture and St Simon monastery. What a beautiful gem it is! Incredible atmosphere and stunning views around. The Cave church is a must visit when you in Cairo. Go there!
Extremely interesting.
Interesting day...Traveled through the community that is responsible for collecting and sorting then selling garbage in order to reach the early Christian "cave churches" carved out of sandstone nearly 2000 years ago under great persecution. Then some shopping and a nice lunch
Great Day Trip to Coptic Cairo
My family and I (2 adults and 3 kids) had a fantastic day of touring Coptic Cairo and seeing the Cave Church. It was a special experience of seeing the possible places that the Lord Himself may have walked in. The kids were given space to ask questions, explore and had fun. Ahmed and the driver Hassan were professional and made sure that we were taken care of. He provided historical knowledge and background as we drove for many of the sites that we passed. We enjoyed our tour and would book again in the future to explore other parts of Egypt. Thanks!
Essam was an awesome tour guide
We brought two children (10 and 8) with us for this tour with Essam. I highly recommend him. He has so much knowledge of the tour and was very nice throughout the day. Couldn't be happier with this tour guide. When you are going on a tour, you never know what kind of tour guide you are going to get and we are glad that Essam was our tour guide. We'll be back to Cairo again!