Cairo Day Tour St.Simon monastery and Pharaonic Village
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
St. Simon Monastery in Cairo, Egypt, attracts visitors for its religious significance,immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.being dedicated to Saint Simon the Tanner, who performed a miracle in Coptic tradition. The monastery's unique cave architecture, and stunning views of Cairo The monastery is carved into the caves of Mokattam, making it a unique architectural marvel. The history of the community and their strong ties to the monastery add a deep cultural. The Pharaonic Village in Egypt provides a captivating journey into ancient Egyptian civilization. Located on an island in the Nile near Cairo, it features realistic reenactments of daily life, with actors in traditional costumes performing scenes . Visitors can explore life-size replicas of iconic monuments, including the temples of Abu Simbel and Karnak, as well as Tutankhamun’s tomb. offer an educational experience for tourists , adventurous and families alike.
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch is Excluding
- Tipping For Guide & Driver
Itinerary
The Cave Church At the end of 1969 his Excellency the governor of Cairo issued a decree to the end of removing all the trash collectors of Cairo to one of the hills of the Mokattam to live there. So they built themselves primitive houses, simply huts of tin that are called in their vernacular "Zaraayib" (namely pigsties). They were thus named after the place where donkeys and pigs live, and all the other livestock they reared up; such as goats and cattle. The number of the trash collectors that live in that area reached about 15,000 according to the research of the International Bank which was carried out in July, 1987. But, by the grace of God, this number has doubled now. Every person had a primitive trash cart that looked like a wooden box carried on two wheels and pulled by two donkeys, or more, because of the difficult hill up to the mountain which was not paved in the past.
he Pharaonic Village is an experience like no other. The instant you begin sailing down the canals that circuit through the island you are immersed totally in the Egypt of history and legend. Everywhere you look, you will find more and more of the sights and sounds of ancient Egypt, It becomes possible to imagine that you have traveled through time to a distant and glorious past If you've just arrived in Egypt and you wish to brush up on your Egyptian history, a trip to the Pharaonic VIllage is a great idea, especially for those traveling with children. In the company of just your travel companions, this private tour takes you directly from your hotel and lets you learn as you explore
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Pharaoh's voyage Egypt
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining tour duration will be spent enjoying free time to take photos at each attraction, also any potential traffic.
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 2673 day trips we list in Cairo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1043 of 2673.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairo
Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.
On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.
Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.
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