Private Half Day Tour to Garbage City and Cave Church
Overview
650 meters away from Manshaat Nasser in the Mokattam Hills in Cairo, in an elevated area where more than 55,000 people live. Enjoy more information about this area and the recycling school for those interested in the recycling sector. Enjoy one of the most sought-after tourist perks. The Zabalia neighborhood is not only limited to the recycling place but also has many tourist attractions, such as the Monastery of Samaan Al Kharaz, the Monastery of Daughters of Mary, and the Black Nuns Monastery.
The Church of St Simeon of Kharaz is a living example of the transformation from suffering to faith, thanks to the efforts of the Zabaleen community, the church is now a tourist attraction for visitors from all over the world, witnessing an amazing story of faith and defiance.
One of the greatest archaeological monasteries in Cairo, the Monastery of Samaan Al Kharaz is accepted by a large number of tourists in Egypt and the world because it contains archaeological churches that accommodate thousands of worshippers and a number of carved objects that tell this story, in addition to the presence of figures discovered after excavation operations.
650 meters away from Manshaat Nasser in the Mokattam Hills in Cairo, in an elevated area where more than 55,000 people live. Enjoy more information about this area and the recycling school for those interested in the recycling sector. Enjoy one of the most sought-after tourist perks. The Zabalia neighborhood is not only limited to the recycling place but also has many tourist attractions, such as the Monastery of Samaan Al Kharaz, the Monastery of Daughters of Mary, and the Black Nuns Monastery.
The Church of St Simeon of Kharaz is a living example of the transformation from suffering to faith, thanks to the efforts of the Zabaleen community, the church is now a tourist attraction for visitors from all over the world, witnessing an amazing story of faith and defiance.
One of the greatest archaeological monasteries in Cairo, the Monastery of Samaan Al Kharaz is accepted by a large number of tourists in Egypt and the world because it contains archaeological churches that accommodate thousands of worshippers and a number of carved objects that tell this story, in addition to the presence of figures discovered after excavation operations.
Inclusion
- All fees and taxes
- Shopping excursions in Cairo
- Glasses water during your Tours
- A professional guide who speaks fluent English
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- All sightseeing entrance costs are listed in the itinerary above.
- Cairo Top Tours provides all transportation in a private, air-conditioned car.
Exclusion
- Tipping
- Any additions
- Personal costs
- Prices apply for Egypt Easter trips and Egypt Christmas and New Year excursions.
Itinerary
Our representatives will meet you to transfer you to Mokattam The Mokattam neighborhood is located in Cairo Governorate, on top of the famous Mokattam Mountain, where it is characterized by its distinctive topography that includes three main plateaus: Upper Plateau, Middle Plateau, and Lower Plateau. Nafoura Square is the main square in this neighborhood, a vibrant center that combines commercial and social activities and reflects the activity of urban life in Mokattam.
In Mokattam, you will visit the Church of Samaan Al Kharaz. Legend has it that Samaan Al Kharaz was a leather tanner and shoe repairer and a pious man. One day, when a woman came to mend his shoes, he felt the desire to look at her legs, so he gouged out his eye with a drill in fulfillment of Christ's commandment: ‘If your right eye hinders you, pluck it out and throw it away. When the church learned of what he had done, the priests decided to forgive him for his simplicity.
After completing the religious visit, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Zabalia (garbage), which is near the majestic Mohammed Ali Citadel that testifies to the Egyptian state in the past, you find hills of houses in which every corner carries some kind of garbage inside large sacks, to witness the stories of workers in collecting, recycling and sorting garbage, and how they turned their lives into a harmonious symphony, each knows his role and practices it with love so that he can face life with its harshness and the societal view of its owners.
You will then be transferred to your hotel
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $80 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $55 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $45 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $40 Per Person |
Start from : $40
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The Garbage City is located at Al Moqattam in Cairo.
Yes, they are very close, and it takes some minutes to arrive in Old Cairo if you would like to visit it.
The Garbage City earned its name due to the overwhelming presence of garbage in the area. The Zabbaleen collect and store garbage in their homes, and the streets are often lined with heaps of waste awaiting processing.
Yes, your visa gets stamped when you leave the country, so you will need to apply for a new visa if you want to re-enter Egypt. If you are a citizen of a country where this is allowed by law, you can also obtain a new visa on arrival.
The monastery is a big place where up to 20,000 people can go. It's one of the biggest churches in caves in Mokattam and the Middle East. The Cave church was built to remember St. Simon who lived a long time ago.
In the same year, a big decision was made to build a church under a mountain in Egypt that could hold a lot of people. It is called the Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner and it is the biggest church in the Middle East with 20,000 seats.
The Garbage Village, also known as Zabbalin Village, was created in 1969 by President Nasser. He wanted to move all the garbage collectors in Cairo to a hill in Muqattam. At first, about 15,000 people made simple houses out of tin for themselves.
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