Cave Church (St. Simon the Tanner Monastery)

st Simon the Tanner the monastery and lunch   pick you from your hotel 10 am from your hotel to enjoy your half day tour in the Monastery of St Simon the tanner , the garbage city then have lunch koshry then transfer back to your hotel in cairo or giza

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. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely. Private tour ensures personalized service Included and entrance fees mean no extra tour costs Enjoy the comfort and security of traveling by private vehicle Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cairo hotels check option rates

Cairo is packed with iconic attractions—so many, that most travelers miss its more off-the-beaten-track offerings. Visit three unique sights related to the city’s Christian minority during this two-hour private tour. Travel through “Garbage City,” home to Coptic trash collectors, see where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared, and visit the cave-dug monastery of Simon the Tanner. Air-conditioned transportation and admission tickets are included. Relax with front-door pickup and drop-off from any Cairo hotel Listen to in-depth explanations from your own personal guide Skip the tourist track and explore the city’s more unusual attractions Private tours ensure a personalized experience

cave church and Coptic Cairo day tour from cairo or giza hotel private tour with our guide who pick you up 9 or 10 am or any time you request us then transfer to Coptic Cairo to visit hanging church  , synagogue temple for Jewish then transfer to cave church where the monastery of St Simon who moved the mountain by miracle, on your way , you will visit the the Garbage city then back to your hotel .

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. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, Private tour ensures personalized service Included and entrance fees mean no extra tour costs Enjoy the comfort and security of traveling by private vehicle Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cairo hotels check option rates

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. Known as the largest church in Middle East, this architectural masterpiece is built into a cave and provides an enrapturing sight to behold. Unveil the intriguing history associated with this holy spot while revelling in the breathtaking mountainous backdrop. Join us for an unforgettable journey to the Cave Church of Saint Simon.

Your guide will pick up you from your Hotel to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world , the hanging church, then visit The Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo There are seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner is the largest and has an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 20,000,then at the end of tour you will return back to your Hotel.

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. It is located in the Mokattam Mountain, a short drive through the so called “Garbage City’ – a large population of garbage collectors or Zabbaleen that live there. Several churches have been built into the caves found in Mokattam, First we visit, Saint Simon the Tanner Hall and St. Mark’s Church. This huge cave was discovered in the year 1974. It was full of hundreds of tons of stones even up to the ceiling of the cave (which is 17 meters high from the ground), and was later prepared to contain two stores: 1. The upper story is the St. Simon the Tanner Hall, with seating capacity of 2000 people for spiritual meetings. The walls are decorated with many wonderful pictures engraved on the rocks representing scenarios from the Bible Then we continue and visit the Cathedral of Virgin Mary and St. Simon the Tanner. After the tour transfer back to your hotel.

Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community on this 4-hour private tour of Coptic Cairo and cave church . Travel into this captivating neighborhood, also known as Old Cairo, with your private guide, and visit a medley of early, icon-adorned churches, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Learn about Egypt’s rich Coptic heritage,

Egypt is the land of religions Saved the holy family , Virgin Mary and Jesus for longer than 30 months eating , walking , moving from north to south Egypt . That is the reason why Egypt is rich in Christian cultures and architectures and the land of the first monastery and monastic system so in one day tour you will be able to explore the Coptic history of Egypt

You will piked up by your private tour guide to El Mokattem Mountain to Saint Simon Monastery.Simon the Tanner was a craftsman saint who lived during the 10th century and the cave church that was dedicated to him. There are seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner is the largest.Then back to your hotel.

visit the Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo , visit The City of the Dead. Private guided tour enables you to see some Local sites in cairo

visit the Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo , and pass by The City of the Dead. Private guided tour enables you to see some Local sites in cairo

Tourists who visit Cairo, especially for the first time, usually visit the classical highlights of the city like the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Saladin Citadel. Of course, these monuments are breathtaking and should never be missed by any traveler who visit Egypt. However, the land of the Nile has much much more to offer! If you are looking for a unique experience while in Cairo, this tour is among the best we offer for those who prefer to explore hidden treasures. By visiting the Cave Church in Al Mokattam and the garbage city .

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. It is located in the Mokattam Mountain, a short drive through the so called “Garbage City’ – a large population of garbage collectors or Zabbaleen that live there. Several churches have been built into the caves found in Mokattam, First we visit, Saint Simon the Tanner Hall and St. Mark’s Church. This huge cave was discovered in the year 1974. It was full of hundreds of tons of stones even up to the ceiling of the cave (which is 17 meters high from the ground), and was later prepared to contain two storeys: 1. The upper storey is the St. Simon the Tanner Hall, with seating capacity of 2000 people for spiritual meetings. The walls are decorated with many wonderful pictures engraved on the rocks representing scenarios from the Bible Then we continue and visit the Cathedral of Virgin Mary and St. Simon the Tanner. . After the tour transfer back to your hotel.

visit Christiansites in Cairo and Churches in Cairo, the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue , then visit The Famous Cave Church .

There are hundreds of hidden treasures in Cairo that tourists never know about. Among these, there is the magnificent Cave Church in the Mokattam Mountain. In fact, this was never a church. It is the Monastery of St Simon or the Tanner Monastery.

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

Spend amazing day in the most ancient place in the world, Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx. will start our lovely tour to the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, we will visit Giza pyramids, we will see "the Giza pyramids", also there is Sphinx, Ancient Egyptians considers him as a God, The only statue has human face and body lion, and there are hundreds of hidden treasures in Cairo that tourists never know about, Among these, there is the magnificent Cave Church in the Mokattam Mountain, In fact, this was never a church, It is the Monastery of St Simon or the Tanner Monastery It is actually a large Egyptian Coptic complex that include six churches; the largest among them is the Saint Simon that is considered the largest church in Egypt that would accommodate around 20,000 people At the end of your tour you will be transferred back to Cairo airport.

visit the Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo , passing by The City of the Dead. Private guided tour enables you to see some Local sites in cairo