Cave Church Of Saint Simon And Garbage City

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Cave Church Of Saint Simon And Garbage City

Cairo, Cairo

6 hours

From 105

Description

Be prepared at 8:00 am in your Cairo hotel lobby, where your dedicated Pyramids Egypt Tours guide will await you, holding a sign bearing your name. Your day begins with a visit to the renowned "Cave Church," one of Egypt's largest churches, and a place where over 70,000 Christians gather weekly to worship and celebrate their faith. This remarkable church, also known as the Monastery of Saint Simon, is nestled within the Mokattam mountain in southeastern Cairo, situated in an area colloquially...

Inclusions

An English-Speaking Tour Guide
All Our Transfers Are Arranged By Private A/C Vehicle.
A Bottle Of Water
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions

Airport Pickup and drop off (will be for an additional charge)
Entry Fees not included.
Tipping not included.
Dinner not included.
Personal expenses not covered.

Itinerary

Morning Departure

Prepare for an early start at 8:00 am in your Cairo hotel lobby, where your guide from Pyramids Egypt Tours will meet you. Look for the sign with your name as a personal touch to begin your day of exploration.

Visit to the Cave Church

The first stop is the "Cave Church," officially known as the Monastery of Saint Simon. It stands as one of Egypt's largest Christian worship centers, where more than 70,000 believers gather ea...

History Brief

Historical Background of the Cave Church

The Cave Church, or the Monastery of Saint Simon, is more than just a place of worship. It is a symbol of communal faith and resilience, carved directly into the natural caves of the Mokattam mountain. It serves as a beacon of hope and gathering for the vast Christian community in Cairo.

The Zabbaleen Community

Originally farmers from Upper Egypt, the Zabbaleen migrated to Cairo in the 1940s. Transiti...

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