Garbage City

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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.

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In this tour you will explore an area known as "Garbage City, " which is a slum settlement at the base of Mokattam Hill on the outskirts of Cairo, and inhabited by the Coptic Christians, Within the Garbage City seven churches and chapels are hidden within a series of caves. While walking the chaotic streets of Garbage City, you will st Simone or the cave church,enjoy the beautiful sculptures made very recently and describes the holy Family journey to Egypt, & then you will explore the City of the Dead, where the deceased take up residency among the living.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 9 Reviews.

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.

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

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 27 Reviews.

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 .

Rated 5 Stars, based on 45 Reviews.

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. First, we visit Saint Simon the Tanner Hall and St. Mark’s Church. This huge cave was discovered in the year 1974. 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, then you will visit Old Coptic Cairo to explore the old Coptic Churches and the oldest synagogue of Ben Ezra and the place where Moses the prophet lived in it for a while, After the tour transfer back to your hotel.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 9 Reviews.

Discover the history of the Coptic era in Egypt during this private tour through Cairo. Visit the key landmarks such as the Hanging Church, the Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Cave Church, and much more. Learn about the Coptic era in Egypt on a private tour in Cairo Visit the Hanging Church and the Monastery of St. Simon.

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 .

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

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.then back to hotel

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 and Coptic Cairo the hanging church , Abe Serga church , then back safely to hotel

discover Coptic Cairo (Christian community) in a private tour with a guide, the area is known as the old Cairo where you can see a medley of icon-adorned churches such as the hanging church, abu sega church where the holy family stayed in Egypt and Saint Simon the tanner monastery located in the garbage city

This private guided tour enables you to see some local sites in Cairo. Visit the Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo, passing by the Garbage City in Cairo and The City of the Dead.

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 and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely.

Uncover the beauty and resilience of Cairo on our personalized Private Tour to the Cave Church Of Saint Simon And Garbage City. Delve into the spiritual atmosphere of the Cave Church, adorned with stunning Coptic art, before exploring the bustling streets of Garbage City, known for its sustainable recycling practices. Experience the rich tapestry of Egyptian life on this unforgettable journey.

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

Manshiyat Nasser, or as it is more popularly known, Garbage City, is a slum settlement with a population of around 60,000 on the outskirts of the Moqattam Hills, within Cairo’s sprawling metropolitan area.

8:00 a:m Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will escort you by an air-conditioned vehicle to visit The Citadel of Saladin Al Ayouby”. It was built in the 12th century to fortify Cairo against the Crusaders. The citadel was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt and the Great Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha stands proudly on the highest point inside the Citadel of Saladin. Then, going to visit Coptic buildings in Cairo, The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner or The Cave Church” which is located in el Mokattam hills area near the Zabbaleen slum or Garbage City which is Cairo's largest informal garbage collectors settlement, This church is the largest church in the Middle East. Then, End the tour with Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East. Here, you can stroll through its narrow alleyways, browse for souvenirs, and experience the lively atmosphere of Cairo’s historic marketplace. After this trip, you will be transferred to your hotel.

we will meet at the hotel in Cairo downtown or Giza at 9 am and we will finish around 1 afternoon. We will go to the old part in Cairo ( Manshyt Naser area ) to explore the ancient church, The Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo, Then the 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. It is worth a visit if you are interested in the experience. Then passing by the Garbage City in Cairo where it`s located in a very local neighborhood that calls Manshiyat Naser, or “Garbage City in Cairo” as it’s better known as, is a slum settlement located to the southeast of Cairo. Its inhabitants are affectionately known as “Garbage city People. The Garbage city People, comprising mostly Coptic Christians. after that, we will go to the papyrus factory to see how the ancient Egyptians make paper from the plant

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