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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Island Hopper TV

    Best Things To Do in Cairo Egypt 2026 4K

    Monastery tours cost around $32โ€“40 per person, depending on group size and tour options.
  4. 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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