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Cave Church and Garbage City Tour

Cairo, Egypt
From 4 hours to 5 hours
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What You Will Do

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 .

What's Included?

  • English speaking guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

What's Not Included?

  • Tipping

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

Cave Church

2 hours

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.

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Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Egypt Day Tours.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Options

  • Guide - German
  • Guide - Russian
  • Guide - Mandarin
  • Guide - Greek
  • Guide - Japanese
  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Italian
  • Guide - French
  • Guide - Spanish

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