Overview
Your tour commences with a hotel pick up at 9am, and your guide will take you to the monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner which is situated within the mountain. The monastery comprises seven churches, all of them carved into the mountain.
Your guide will provide an overview about Christianity in Egypt, such as how it originated there and what Coptic Orthodox Church signifies in Egypt. Your guide will explain how they carved the church, how El Mokattam Mountain was shifted from north Cairo to its present location, and then you'll be given some leisure time inside the sanctuary. You'll also have the opportunity to capture some amazing photographs from atop the mountain.
What’s included
What’s Exclude
What To Expect
. Half-day tour (approximately 4 hours) starting at a requested time each day, private tour which includes pick-up and drop off from customer's location in Giza or Cairo, entry fees, an expert tour guide, all taxes and services, a bottle of water and all transfers by a private air conditioned vehicle of the latest model; excludes personal items, tipping and any optional tours.
Additional Information
Voucher Requirements
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Departure Time
tour
9/8/2020 - 6/18/2024
Monday - Sunday : | 06:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
Departure Point
1: 80 Salah Salem, Al Omraneyah Ash Sharqeyah, El Omraniya, Giza Governorate 3724112, Egypt
2: 94 11311 Qasr Ad Dobarah, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4272077, Egypt
3: 7 Al Mehwar Al Markazi - No. Ber 1, 6th of October City (2), Giza Governorate 3227110, Egypt
4: 7GXHX4QM+HG7, X4QM+HG7 Al Haram, Egypt
5: , X4FX+GGM, Kafr Al Gabal, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3520304, Egypt
6: , XGX5+7HH, New Cairo 3, Cairo Governorate 4718110, Egypt
Pickup Details
As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name
Other
Hotel Pickup
Yes
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Private departure transfer from Hotel or Nile cruise in luxor to Railway Station
Luxor Railway Station Transfers To Luxor Hotels or Nile Cruises
Airport private transfer Luxor airport
Hot Air Ballon over Luxor
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