🏨 half-day Saint Simon monastery and miracle of Moqqatam mountain Activity

half-day Saint Simon monastery and miracle of Moqqatam mountain

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Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Cairo, Cairo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Saint Simon the Tanner (St. Sama'an, in Arabic) lived towards the end of the tenth Century when Egypt was ruled by the Fatimid Caliph, Al- Muizz and Anba Abram was the Coptic Pope. At the time, the Copts (Christians) in Egypt were engaged in handicrafts. St Simon worked in one of the crafts widespread in Babylon (Old Cairo) which was tanning, a craft still known there till this day

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Qualified Egyptologist guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Lunch

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 1 - 5
ADULT: Age: 6 - 80

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Cave Church

Saint Simon the Tanner (St. Sama'an, in Arabic) lived towards the end of the tenth Century when Egypt was ruled by the Fatimid Caliph, Al- Muizz and Anba Abram was the Coptic Pope.

The Monastery, located on the opposite side of the road leading to the Citadel contains seven Churches and Chapels hidden in a series of caves in the Mokattam (Muqattam) hills.

Reaching the monastery is quiet a difficult approach. Amazingly, the people there will point you in the right direction knowing your destination without even been asked.

According to Coptic sayings, the Caliph Al Muizz, an enlightened man, was fond of literacy gatherings and inviting different religious leaders to debate in his presence with neither anger nor contention.

The Caliph saw in this an opportunity to remove the mountain that was spoiling his view. At the same time,

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