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5 Hours Trip from Cairo to El Mokkatm Mountain Cave Church
Cairo, Egypt
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Overview
Saint Simon the Tanner, known as the cave church, offers a unique experience to learn about Christianity in Egypt. A qualified tour guide will lead you through this historical journey.
- 🗣️ A qualified tour guide will provide insights throughout the visit.
- ⛪ Explore the famous cave church of Saint Simon the Tanner.
- 📜 Step back into the history of the Holy Family in Egypt.
- 🌍 Gain a deeper understanding of Christianity's roots in Egypt.
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5 Hours Trip from Cairo to El Mokkatm Mountain Cave Church
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local Lunch
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees to the Mentioned sites
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Free WiFi in your van
- Gratuities
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St Simon the Tanner MonasteryYour tour starts with hotel pick up at 9am, your guide will take first to visit the monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner which is located inside the mountain. The monastery consists of seven churches; all of them are carved inside the mountain. 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 centre, enjoy some free time inside the church. You will also get the chance to get some great photos from the mountain.
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5 Hours Trip from Cairo to El Mokkatm Mountain Cave Church
Cairo, Egypt
Experience unavailable
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!