Tour privato all'antico Cairo copto e alla Chiesa rupestre di San Simone.
Descrizione
Al mattino, prelievo dal tuo hotel al Cairo e visita al Monastero di San Simone, noto anche come Chiesa rupestre di Zabbaleen. Si trova sul monte Mokattam, a breve distanza in auto dalla cosiddetta "Garbage City", una grande popolazione di netturbini o Zabbaleen che vivono lì. Per prima cosa, visitiamo la Sala di San Simone il Conciatore e la Chiesa di San Marco. Questa enorme grotta è stata scoperta nell'anno 1974. Il piano superiore è la Sala di San Simone il Conciatore con una capienza di 2000 persone per incontri spirituali. Le pareti sono decorate con molte meravigliose immagini incise sulle rocce che rappresentano scenari della Bibbia. Poi continuiamo e visitiamo la Cattedrale della Vergine Maria e di San Simone il Conciatore, quindi visiterai l'Antico Cairo copto per esplorare le vecchie chiese copte e la più antica sinagoga di Ben Ezra e il luogo in cui Mosè il profeta visse per un po'. Dopo il tour, trasferimento di ritorno al tuo hotel.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
La nostra guida turistica ti incontrerà nella hall dell'hotel alle 09:00, quindi trasferimento per visitare il Monastero di San Simone, noto anche come Chiesa rupestre di Zabbaleen, che risale al X secolo d.C. per San Simone il conciatore, si trova nella montagna Mokattam, ed è tagliata nella roccia nativa della montagna per essere la più grande chiesa in Egitto e nel Medio Oriente, a breve distanza in auto attraverso la cosiddetta "Città dei rifiuti", una grande popolazione di netturbini o Zabbaleen che ci abitano.
Quindi andrai all'Antico Cairo copto, è una delle aree più antiche del Cairo, la roccaforte del cristianesimo, è un luogo così santo poiché ha assistito all'esistenza della sacra famiglia durante il loro viaggio al Cairo per visitare la Chiesa sospesa della vergine Sposa che costruì sulla cima del forte di Babilonia, poi visiterai la Chiesa di San Giorgio che fu costruita nel nome di San Giorgio nel X secolo dagli scribi copti poi vedrai la Chiesa rupestre di Sergious e Bakhus i due martiri romani e la sinagoga di Ben Ezra la più antica uno al Cairo, poi pranzerai in un bel ristorante, quindi verrai trasferito in hotel.
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Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
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Informazioni importanti
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi alla schiena
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(56)
Hala the Sugar Queen was an awesome guide! She took the time to really explain everything and took good care of the group. Thank you so much 😊
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Great! Highly recommend a different view of Cairo!
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Great tour. Hannah was a very accommodating tour guide. She asked what things we were missing and made sure to accommodate them into the tour. We did not feel rushed. We learned a lot of history and saw some fascinating sites of old Cairo.
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I recently booked a private tour of a Coptic Church in Egypt and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience with the guide, Amira. Since this was a private tour, I expected a personalized, professional, and informative experience. Instead, she was frequently on her phone and did not seem engaged. When discussing the history and significance of the church, her explanations were limited and lacked depth, which was especially disappointing given the importance and sacred nature of the site. The tour also felt rushed. I did not feel that I received the full experience or adequate time to properly appreciate and learn about the church, which was frustrating, especially for a private tour. Her behavior felt unprofessional as well. She seemed more focused on encouraging me to purchase items from local shops rather than providing a meaningful tour. Even after I clearly stated that I was not interested in buying anything, she continued to push the matter, which made the experience uncomfortable. Overall, the private tour did not meet expectations. I hope this feedback is taken seriously so future visitors receive the knowledgeable, attentive, and respectful service that such a historic and sacred place deserves.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly value all reviews, as they help us continuously improve our services. We are genuinely sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations. Providing a professional, engaging, and informative private tour is always our priority. We would also like to clarify that Amira is one of the most experienced and highly rated guides in our team, and she has consistently received excellent feedback from many guests. For this reason, your comments were taken very seriously and have been carefully reviewed internally. Regarding shopping stops, we would like to emphasize that our tours do not require or obligate any purchases. Our guides are instructed to always respect guests’ preferences. If you felt any pressure at any point, we sincerely apologize, as this does not reflect our company standards. Your feedback is important to us, and we will continue working to ensure that every guest receives the attentive, respectful, and enriching experience they deserve—especially when visiting such meaningful and historic sites. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future for a much better experience.
This was an excellent private tour that genuinely delivered on seeing a different side of Cairo. Exploring Coptic Cairo felt personal and unrushed, with fascinating stops at the Cave Church, the Hanging Church, and other key Coptic sites, plus the eye opening visit to Garbage City which most tourists never see. Hanan and Sameh were both knowledgeable, relaxed, and great company, and as it was just me it truly felt like a bespoke experience rather than a packaged tour. They were also brilliant photographers and videographers, and even helped me spontaneously do the zip line near the Cave Church, filming it for me without hesitation. The private transport was comfortable, the pacing flexible, and they were happy to adjust my drop off location at the end. Overall it was a very enjoyable, well run day that felt authentic, flexible, and thoughtfully guided.
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Great tour of Coptic Quarter with Amira. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and personal. This is our second tour in Cairo with her and we will highly recommend Egypt Royal for any future travelers to Cairo. Thank you for a memorable tour.
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This is a wonderful and amazing tour that every visit to Cairo should include! I am really happy I went. Seeing these amazing churches is very special.
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My family loved to hear about the excitement I have when having historical tours . I love learning about ancient cultures
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Hana and Sam, our driver, worked well together. The churches were all different. Hana was very knowledgeable about them
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Such a great tour and our guide Hanan was amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable and shared a lot of great facts from all stages of history. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested! ALSO the restaurant for lunch was AMAZING! 10/10
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