Discover one of Cairo’s most unusual adventures
Description
Step beyond the traditional tourist routes and discover a completely different side of Cairo. The breathtaking St. Simon the Tanner Monastery which exists within the mountain and the Zabbaleen community's Garbage City life provide two distinct attractions for visitors. The tour shows a hidden cultural and faith-based story which demonstrates the strength of the people who live in Cairo.
Itinerary
Start your trip with New Travel Dynamics when we collect you from your Cairo hotel. Your professional guide will take you on a scenic drive to Mokattam Mountain where you can explore one of Cairos most interesting but unknown neighborhoods.
The Zabbaleen community built their unique world which residents can see from their approach to Garbage City. For decades this resilient group has built one of the worlds most effective recycling systems which they use for waste collection. The guide will explain to you their daily activities and cultural practices that enable them to operate their self-sufficient community according to their scheduled timetable. The experience presents an impactful view about social transformations which display human willpower and showcase the concealed narratives of Cairo.
The tour proceeds to a highly exceptional religious site found in Egypt which is the stunning St. Simon the Tanner Monastery. The Cave Church of Saint Simon which serves as the central attraction of this magnificent complex rests at the site of this mountain rock formation. The church functions as a main worship center which can accommodate thousands of worshippers for the Coptic Christian community in Cairo.
Visitors to the site can appreciate both the impressive rock carvings and biblical murals plus the distinctive architectural style which construction workers created from the mountain. The guide will reveal to you the churchs motivating history which explains its profound sacred value. You get to admire a complete Cairo view from this exceptional viewpoint which creates a tranquil moment for your journey.
At the end of this unforgettable journey, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel. New Travel Dynamics presents The Cave Church and Garbage City Tour which provides visitors to Cairo with an exceptional experience that combines cultural elements and religious practices and community strength and undiscovered local traditions.
Inclusion
- New Travel Dynamics provides transportation services from hotels in Cairo or Giza and back.
- An air-conditioned car.
- The cost of admission to every location included in the tour schedule is covered.
- Certified tour guide who speaks English.
- All of our half-day tours of Cairo include complimentary bottled water in the car.
- Cairo shopping trips. .
Exclusion
- Personal costs.
- Anything additional that isn't listed on the schedule.
Notes
Important Note:
Visitors are kindly requested to respect the local culture and religious environment. Women should bring a scarf or shawl to cover their shoulders and body when visiting the church. It is also recommended to bring a face mask during the visit.
Price per person
| 1 | 2-3 | 4-6 | 6-11 | 11-14 | 15-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 110 | USD 70 | USD 65 | USD 55 | USD 50 | USD 45 |
Related Tours
Hay, have a look on the other Related Egypt tours and Packages before booking may you find other destinations in Egypt close to your interests.
Your Travel Journey Starts Here
Sign up and we'll send the best deals to you
Thousands of Happy Travelers
See our happy clients' reviews of different Egypt travel packages and Egypt day tours. Read the experiences of other travelers to Egypt, you may find a new journey that you have not tried yet. Our first and foremost interest is to make tourists happy and to make their trips to Egypt an experience ingrained in visitors' memories
Frequently Asked Questions
The most frequent questions people may ask about, read the following questions about Egypt tours that may answer a question in your mind.
Giza Pyramids is the top-rated attraction in Egypt without thinking, it’s one of the seven wonders of the world that has no equal. The Giza Pyramids are the main destination for any travelers to Egypt trips.
The best time to enjoy the weather in Egypt is between October and April as the weather is cool and most Egypt attractions are available during this duration such as Egypt Nile Cruise Tours, Luxor, Aswan, and more.
In Cairo, the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, Khan El Khalili, and Old Cairo attractions Karnak Temple, Valley of Kings, and Abu Simbel Temple in Luxor and Aswan Felucca ride on the Nile River Ras Mohamed National Park in Sharm El Sheikh Alexandria Library
The average cost of Egypt Day tours is about 50$ per person per day, the group size and the place, as each place in Egypt tours have a different price.
The ideal duration to explore Egypt starts from seven days to two weeks to explore the major attractions of Egypt in different destinations in Egypt, through this period you will visit the Giza Pyramids, Abu Simbel Temple in Aswan, Kanak Temple in Luxor, also you can include Hurghada or Sharm to your Egypt travel packages.
Egypt has a lot of ideas and destinations to make your Egypt travel packages unique. Include Egypt short break tours a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Abu Simbel Temple, a cruise of the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan attractions, and enjoy diving and snorkeling tours through Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh day tours.
Egypt provides endless tours to enjoy, each time you will visit Egypt you will visit new places. The best tours to enjoy in Egypt are Karnak, Hatshepsut, Valley of Kings, and Colossal of Menmons in Luxor. Sail by Egypt Nile Cruise tours to Aswan and visit Abu Simbel and Philae Temples. Don't miss Cairo attractions as Cairo occupies the most important sightseeing in the world such as the Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara Tombs.
The Group Tours in Egypt 2023/2024 are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a wonderful vacation, meet new people, and make some unforgettable memories throughout the divine cities of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Alexandria. These Egypt tours are affordable for everyone and offer the best lodging, transportation, Nile cruises, and dining options.
Visit the Egyptian Museum after the afternoon rush hour, and the Giza Pyramids Complex visit at night or early in the morning and Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar avoids visiting on weekends.
-webp.webp "Hilton"){kind=logo}
-webp.webp "dusit")
-webp.webp "Marriott Hotels")
-webp.webp "Azimut Hotel")
-webp.webp "Golden Tulip")
-webp.webp "sheraton")
-webp.webp "westin hotel")
-webp.webp "Movenpick")
