PRIVATE HALF-DAY TRIP MOKKATAM MOUNTAIN CAVED CHURCH 

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Church of Saint Simon the Tanner; it is unknown as the cave church. Who is Saint Simon the Tanner? A poor man he was Coptic Christian saint believing in the Christianity in Egypt, he is consider to be the owner for transferring the mountain, the monastery consisted of 6 churches; the monastery is located and carved inside the mountain. The monastery is located in area called by zableen means garbage collectors

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Your guide will give you an introduction about the Christianity of Egypt. How Christianity started in Egypt and what is the meaning of Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt. Your guide will explain how they carved the church, how was El Mokattam Mountain was moved from the north of Cairo to the center, enjoy some free time inside the church. You will also get the chance to get some great photos from the mountain. Then you will get back to the hotel 

 

Departure Point
Your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Departure Time
9:00 AM 
Duration
5h
Return Details
Returns to original departure point


Inclusions

  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan with WiFi

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
 

 

Highlights

  1. Full Experince to see the famous church of the Egypt 

  2. Private Tour 

  3. Reasonable Price 

  4. Qualified Tourguide