Half-Day Tour to Saint Simon Monastery

Half-Day Tour to Saint Simon Monastery

The St. Simon Monastery or the Cave Church is a unique site to see on any Cairo day tour or Egypt tours. This church, carved into the Mokattam Mountain, is the...

Cairo
DuraçãoHalf Day
general.destinationsCairo
Tipo de passeioPrivate
Execuções de viagemEvery Day
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Half-Day Tour to Saint Simon Monastery

The Monastery of St. Simon, also known as the Cave Church of St. Simon is a unique and fascinating religious site located in the Mokattam Mountain area of Cairo Egypt. This monastery is part of the Zabbaleen community who are primarily Christian garbage collectors in Cairo. The community is known for recycling most of the city's waste, and their settlement, often referred to as "Garbage City," is situated at the foot of the Mokattam Hills.Location and Structure: The monastery is carved directly into the cliffs of Mokattam Mountain, creating a series of cave churches. The largest and most impressive of these is the Church of St. Simon the Tanner which can accommodate around 20,000 people making it the largest church in the Middle East The site also includes smaller churches and chapels such as the Church of St. Mark and the Church of St. Bola.

Itinerário

Itinerário do passeio

Dia 01 Half-Day-Tour-to-Saint-Simon-Monastery

Our representative in Happy Egypt will pick you up at your hotel to start your trip. 

The monastery is situated deep in the Red Sea Mountains, approximately 334 km southeast of Cairo, and can be reached from Cairo in just 5 to 6 hours. 

The monastery is on a side mountain road, about 10 km from the ambush station and the Zafarana dock.

Saint Anthony's Monastery is an Orthodox Coptic monastery located in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, in the southern part of the Suez Governorate.

It was founded by the followers of Saint Anthony the Great, an early Christian monk. The monastery is one of the most prominent in Egypt and has had a strong influence in shaping many Coptic institutions, as well as fostering monasticism in general. Several patriarchs have emerged from the monastery, and it is visited daily by hundreds of pilgrims.
In 2002, the Egyptian government initiated an 8-year project worth $14.5 million to renovate the monastery. The modern monastery is a self-contained village with gardens, a mill, a bakery, and five churches. Today, it has become a popular destination for Egyptians, offering spiritual retreats for Egyptian Christians as well as family outings.

Passeio incluído

    • Hotel pick up and drop off.
    • Air-conditioned coach.
    • Entrance fees .
    • Drinks.meneral water.snacks
    • Licensed tour guide.

Passeio excluído

    • Tips for the guide and driver
    • Personal expenses.   

Observações

    • Children from 1-5 years are free of charge.
    • Children between 6-11 years get 50% off.
    • All prices are in US Dollars, but Egyptian Pound, English Pound & Euros are accepted.
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1 Pessoa USD 80
2 - 3 Pessoa USD 50
4 - 6 Pessoa USD 40
7 - 10 Pessoa USD 35

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