Cairo Half Day Trip to El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church | 4 hours

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Tour + Lunch
2 Adults x $75.00
$150.00
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$150.00
Tour + Lunch
Pickup included

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Arabic, Russian, English, Italian, Spanish
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Lunch
  • Driver
  • Bottled water
  • Entry Fees
  • Tipping

Overview

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. This half-day excursion allows you to marvel at the breathtaking architecture and intricate designs while immersing yourself in the religious ambiance. Our professional guides will accompany you throughout the journey, providing insightful commentary on the historical and cultural significance of this remarkable site. Discover the hidden wonders of Cairo and delve into the mystique of El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church during this enriching half-day trip.

Itinerary

  • Cairo

    Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

    1 hour

  • Cave Church

    Visit the famous church of Saint Simon the Tanner, the cave church. The largest church in Cairo located inside El mokkatam mountain in a small village named by zableen means garbage collectors. Inside the church Virgin Mary appeared in carved statue in ceiling without any human effort.

    1 hour

  • St Simon the Tanner Monastery

    s 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

    1 hour

  • Cairo

    Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry fees includes basic area only

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Amazing experience

Published on Oct, 2023

Before going for the trip to Egypt, I read about the Cave Church in Mokattam Mountain. It’s fascinating story, I requested Mostafa El Shakkhab to arrange a private tour for me. The tour guide Mahmoud came and pick me up from the hotel. The ride going inside this Garbage City is amazing, sometimes I hold my breath how narrowed the road, maybe an inch distance to the next car, our excellent driver maneuver his way around. From the top of this mountain, you can see the city of Cairo. Unbelievable carvings made from hands using out of scrap metals . This Monastery of St. Simon also known as the Cave Church can seat 20,000. The Coptic Christian uses the church as place of worship and meditation. There was a funeral during my visit but I was allowed to go up to the top of the opening of this cave church . An amazing experience!

Church visit

Published on Oct, 2023

Tour guide was very knowledgeable on the history of the churches we visited. Offered to take pictures, which was appreciated. Lunch was good.

A striking church, off the beaten track in Cairo

Published on Oct, 2021

A great trip to the Church of St Simon the Tanner, set in a huge cave in an off-the-beaten-track part of Cairo. The church is not old but has striking iconography in a very unusual setting. The mountain location provides views of Cairo. The journey there involves passing through the ‘garbage city’, home of the Zabaleen refuse collectors - an interesting and, I must say, humbling sight in itself. My guide Said and driver Mohamed were excellent. Said spoke very good English and provided plenty of information along the way, allowing me plenty of time to look around with lots of flexibility. The vehicle was clean and covid safety was observed (I requested that we wear masks in the car and this caused no problems). I would certainly recommend this tour.

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