Cairo Day Tour St.Simon monastery and Pharaonic Village

5.0 (3 reviews) 4–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

3 reviews

5.0

The Cave Church — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cairo Day Tour St.Simon monastery and Pharaonic Village, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

Day Trips Half-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours Archaeology Tours

At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Pharaoh's voyage Egypt

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–16 years) · Adults (17–69 years) · Seniors (70–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking Guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch is Excluding
Not included: Tipping For Guide & Driver

Itinerary

St Simon the Tanner Monastery

one hour

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.
The Pharaonic Village

3 hours Admission included

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

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Giza Pyramids View Guest House
Giza Pyramids Inn
Mazar Pyramids Hotel
Cairo Pyramids Hotel
Cairo Intl Airport
Dusit Thani Lakeview Cairo
Giza Inn

Any hotel around Cairo or Giza

A necessary call to your Guide for the

Exact Meeting time

Using your ticket

You should scan your ticket with your Guide when you meet

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.