This tour includes about 5 churches. You are picked up by your private tour guide. We will start with Simon church and then to Old Cairo where you will explore more about The Hanging Church, Abu Serga church, and more.
This tour includes about 5 churches. You are picked up by your private tour guide. We will start with Simon church and then to Old Cairo where you will explore more about The Hanging Church, Abu Serga church, and more.
- Cave Church - Egypt is home to many hidden gems that often go unnoticed by tourists. One such gem is the stunning Cave Church, also known as Simon Church or Samaan el Kharaz Monastery in Arabic, located in the Mokattam Mountain. This church is dedicated to Simon the Tanner, a craftsman saint from the 10th century. The area features seven caveā¦
- Cave Church - Egypt is home to many hidden gems that often go unnoticed by tourists. One such gem is the stunning Cave Church, also known as Simon Church or Samaan el Kharaz Monastery in Arabic, located in the Mokattam Mountain. This church is dedicated to Simon the Tanner, a craftsman saint from the 10th century. The area features seven cave churches carved into the Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St.
Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel, followed by a guided tour in an air-conditioned car to:
Cave Church Simon
Simon the Tanner is the largest of these churches. Named in honor of the Virgin Mary and St. Simon the Tanner, it commemorates the miracle of moving the Moqattam Hill, which is why the area is known as Miracle Mountain. The Virgin Mary revealed to Pope Abram the person through whom the hill would be moved.
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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The Church of the Virgin Mary, more commonly known as the Hanging Church, is the most renowned site in Coptic Cairo. Its nickname comes from its unique construction atop the walls of the 4th century BC Roman fortress of Babylon, remnants of which can still be seen in Coptic Cairo.
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Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus - Also referred to as the Church of Saint Sergius or Church of Abu Serga, this is the oldest church in Egypt, dating back to the 5th century A.D. It is famous for being built over the crypt where the Holy Family stayed for three weeks during their time in Egypt.

- All sightseeing tours as in the itinerary (Private Tours)
- Private Professional Licensed Egyptologist guide
- All entrance fees included as per the itinerary
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to/from your hotel
- Lunch at a very good local restaurant
- Bottle of water
- Tourism permission
- All taxes and charges
- All sightseeing tours as in the itinerary (Private Tours)
- Private Professional Licensed Egyptologist guide
- All entrance fees included as per the itinerary
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to/from your hotel
- Lunch at a very good local restaurant
- Bottle of water
- Tourism permission
- All taxes and charges
- Drinks and any personal expenses.
- Tipping
- Drinks and any personal expenses.
- Tipping
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.