Overview
we will meet at the hotel in Cairo downtown or Giza at 9 am and we will finish around 1 afternoon.
We will go to the old part in Cairo ( Manshyt Naser area ) to explore the ancient church, The Famous Cave Church of St. Simon in Cairo,
Then the seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner is the largest and has an amphitheater with a seating capacity of 20,000. It is worth a visit if you are interested in the experience.
Then passing by the Garbage City in Cairo where it`s located in a very local neighborhood that calls Manshiyat Naser, or “Garbage City in Cairo” as it’s better known as, is a slum settlement located to the southeast of Cairo. Its inhabitants are affectionately known as “Garbage city People.
The Garbage city People, comprising mostly Coptic Christians.
after that, we will go to the papyrus factory to see how the ancient Egyptians make paper from the plant
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional art historian guide
Professional photographer guide
Surcharges on fuel
Drinks
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
i will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Cairo or Giza pyramids area
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Amon Ra Tours
30 min
You will be Passing the Garbage Place Without getting Of Car for your safety The experience is about 4-5 hours, it's a valuable every day, you just sent a massage to me if you found the day is blocked.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Cairo).
Additional Information
- Dress code is formal
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Explore Garbage city and saint simon monastery
Can I cancel Explore Garbage city and saint simon monastery for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–6 hours.
Where does it start?
i will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Cairo or Giza pyramids area
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional art historian guide
- Professional photographer guide
- Surcharges on fuel
What's not included?
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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