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Coptic Cairo Tour: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Old Cairo churches

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo.

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Private Guide Tour Egypt by Car

Travelers can visit the beautiful Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan that is one of the largest mosques in the world ,I t was the first building to combine a madrasa and congregational mosque together in the Islamic world, Onother amazing places to visit are the Khanqah of Baybars II , a medieval building located in historic Sharia Gamaliya and the Monastery, a magnificent cave church, or Simon Church, or Samaan el Kharaz monastery in Arabic, in the Mokattam Mountains.

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Half Day Tour To Cave Church of Saint Simon

Explore one of Cairo's most mesmerising sights with our Half Day Tour to the Cave Church of Saint Simon. Keeping away from the city's clamor, this tour transports you to the haven of tranquility that is the Cave Church.

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Full Day Coptic cairo and Saint Simon Church

 Our Private Guide will pick up you from your hotel  with our private air-condition Van  to start your private Day tour with our Team who will make your tour Unforgettable , during the Tour you will have your local Lunch and also we will offer you mineral Water, also we offer  free Wifi, by the End we will drop you back to your hotel    YOU will visit the oldest hanging church dates back to 5 century ad and the holly family church where the holy family live under the church for 4 months and also you will visit the synagogue of ben Ezra .

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Half Day Tour to Old Cairo Churches and St. Simon Monastery

This tour includes visiting many churches located in Old Cairo that will reflect a great image of that epoch when the Holy Family was seeking a safe refuge and they found it in Egypt.

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Cairo Day Tour St.Simon monastery and Pharaonic Village

St. Simon Monastery in Cairo, Egypt, attracts visitors for its religious significance,immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.

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Cave Church in Garbage City and Coptic Cairo.

In the morning pick up from your hotel in Cairo and visit the Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church of Zabbaleen.

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Day Trip to Egyptian Museum Old Cairo & Bazaar

Embark on a captivating journey through Egypt's treasures and history. Begin at the renowned Egyptian Museum, where millennia-old artifacts, including Tutankhamun's treasures, unveil the splendor of ancient times.

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Coptic tour of Cairo

It is a unique religious tour of Cairo in which we will visit the hanging church, Saint Sergius church, Saint Simon the tanner monastery (known as the cave church).

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Cairo Half Day Trip to El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our Cairo Half Day Trip to El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church. Explore the fascinating Cave Church built inside the renowned Mokattam Mountain, offering you a unique spiritual experience.

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5 Hours Trip from Cairo to El Mokkatm Mountain Cave Church

Visit the famous church of Saint Simon the Tanner, the cave church. Learn More about Christianity in EgyptQualified Tour guide will be leading the tour unique Experience step Back During the History of the holy family in Egypt.

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Half Day Tour to the Churches of Cairo

You will be picked up from the hotel to visit the Coptic Cairo where you can see some churches like the hanging church which dates back to the 7 century built on the top of one of the towers of the Roman fortress.

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Private Tour to The Hanging Church and St Simon Monastery

Experience the spiritual and architectural marvels of Egypt with a visit to the Hanging Church and St. Simon Monastery.

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Holy Day Tour: Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church

Explore the country of three religions (Judaism-Christianity-Islam)Discover Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Discover Simon the Tanner Monastery, Mokattam.

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Guided Tour To The Cave Church ( Monastery of Saint Simon )

Discover Simon the Tanner, 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 while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.

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private sacred tour to Cave Church of Saint Simon in Coptic Cairo

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo.

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Cairo Layover Tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Camel Ride ,Caved Church,Lunch

Visit Giza Pyramids Tourlovely tour to the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the ancient worldvisit Cave Church where the Saint Simon that is considered the largest church in Egypt that would accommodate around 20,000 peopleCamel ride Lunch will be included Qualifed Tour guide will be leading the trip Educational and Knowledge information .

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Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church in Cairo

Easy to book Free cancellationRunning every day Discover Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Enjoy your time to visit the famous and oldest churches in EgyptPrivate GuidePrivate deluxe carEasy and safety.

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A Day in the Coptic Quarter and the churches of Mokattam

This tour is to tell the stories and miracles that happened in the churches of Cairo from place to place in order according to the period.

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Private guided tour to Cave church and old Coptic churchs in the old Cairo

It is a unique day tour to lean about Cairo’s rich religious history and heritage. Discover the Cave church known as the Saint Simon Church, Cairo’s UNESCO-listed treasures, located at the garbage city, East of old Cairo.

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Coptic Cairo and Cave Church Half Day Tour

Discover the revered Coptic sites where the Holy Family sought refuge, & Marvel at the majestic Cave Church of St. Simon.

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Coptic Cairo: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Old Cairo churches

Visit the El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, also known as the Monastery of St. Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo.

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Two Days Tour in Cairo

Enjoy an excursion to The Pyramids of Khufu, Khafra and Menkawra the most famous pyramids in Egypt. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx the biggest statue in Egypt.

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3-Day Private Tour in Cairo

Explore many of Cairo's sightseeings in just 3 days with Cairo all Over package, where you’ll get to see the Great Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan El khalili market and many more.

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Journey Through Egypt Civilization 4Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour

Discover Egypt in 4 Days: Cairo & AlexandriaEmbark on a 4-day adventure through Egypt’s wonders! Begin in Cairo, marveling at the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, then explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum.