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Holy Day Tour: Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church
Giza, Egypt
$43
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Three Religions Tour in Cairo showcases the rich historical tapestry of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This 7-hour journey takes you to some of the most significant religious sites in the area.
- 🏰 Visit the Hanging Church, one of Egypt's oldest churches, dating back to the third century, located above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress.
- 🕍 Explore the Ben Ezra Synagogue, linked to the tale of baby Moses and known for its historical significance, situated in the Fustat area of Old Cairo.
- ⛪ Discover the St. Simon the Tanner Monastery, dedicated to the Coptic Orthodox saint famous for moving Mokattam Mountain, showcasing the area's rich Christian heritage.
- 🕊️ Experience the Cave Church, also related to St. Simon, where the history of Coptic Christianity unfolds amidst stunning rock formations.
- 🚗 Travel in a private deluxe car with air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable and exclusive experience throughout the tour.
- 💧 Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks are provided to keep you refreshed during your exploration.
- 👨🏫 An English-speaking guide will accompany you, offering insights into the rich history and culture of each site.
- 🛡️ Wheelchair accessible options are available, making this tour suitable for everyone.
- 🏨 Free pickup and drop-off services from your hotel ensure a hassle-free start and finish to your adventure.
- 💼 All necessary local taxes and gratuities are included, allowing you to focus on the experience without any hidden costs.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Price from 04 to 10 Persons
The minimum 04 persons for this tour
High class
Duration: 7 hours
Water-soft drink
Giza/Cairo
Private deluxe car
Pickup included
The minimum 04 persons for this tour
High class
Duration: 7 hours
Water-soft drink
Giza/Cairo
Private deluxe car
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Local taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
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The Hanging ChurchThen will moving to visit, Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, which is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo
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Synagogue Ben EzraContinue to visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, which is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found. Ben Ezra as an institution is ancient and has occupied at least three buildings in its history
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St Simon the Tanner Monasteryvisit the important church Simon the Tanner (fl. 10th century), also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker (Sam'ān al-Kharrāz) is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah (953-975) while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Simon the Tanner lived towards the end of the tenth century and many Coptic Christians in Egypt, who were also engaged in handicrafts. Saint Simon worked in tanning, a craft known there till this day. This profession involved other crafts that depend on the process, from when Simon carried several titles related to skins: Tanner, Cobbler, Shoemaker
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Cave Churchvisit the important church Simon the Tanner (fl. 10th century), also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker (Sam'ān al-Kharrāz) is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah (953-975) while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Simon the Tanner lived towards the end of the tenth century and many Coptic Christians in Egypt, who were also engaged in handicrafts. Saint Simon worked in tanning, a craft known there till this day. This profession involved other crafts that depend on the process, from when Simon carried several titles related to skins: Tanner, Cobbler, Shoemaker
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Holy Day Tour: Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church
Giza, Egypt
$43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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