Cave Church (Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner)
One of the largest churches in the Middle East, carved into caves with several separate church spaces.
Cave Church (Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner) appears in 4 of the 18 Cairo vlogs we indexed, first in 2022, most recently in 2025.
4 moments in vlogs
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Island Hopper TV
Cairo Travel Guide: Best Things To Do in Cairo Egypt 4K
Reached by driving through a Coptic Christian neighbourhood. Recommended as a stop if you have time.
- Before You Go
Cairo Travel Guide: 18 BEST Things to do in Cairo, Egypt
Tradition says the Holy Family stayed in a cave beneath the site.
- Island Hopper TV
Best Things To Do in Cairo Egypt 2026 4K
Monastery tours cost around $32โ40 per person, depending on group size and tour options.
- maxรญme
cairo in 3 days: places, food & the pyramids
Not all taxis will drive through Garbage City; pay your driver extra to wait, since ordering a ride back is nearly impossible.
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