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Private tour in Cairo Sherine R
Cave Church and Garbage collectors Alley and Mosques full day private tour
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Dear traveller, welcome to my Country Egypt, nice to meet you, my name is Sherine, I was born in Cairo and lived all my life in Heliopolis, the city of the sun, it's located on the eastern side of Cairo. I've a bachelor degree in Egyptology, I'm a professional licensed Egyptologist guide and really like my profession, I'd like to share with you my love to my ancient history and Civilization, I'll be happy to show you my city and walk around together experiencing locals life and eating Egyptian food and as a driver guide I'll take you to small alleys drive in Cairo wild traffic to let you feel the Egyptians real lifestyle, I've a licensed and very comfortable AC SUV vehicle late 2022 My 30+ years of experience made me love what I am doing and understand travelers' requirements which will let us choose together what is best for you. I will be with you all the time during the tour from door to door. Meeting different people and nationalities every day makes me lucky as it increased my experience and knowledge. Private tours are my favorite in order to give you all the attention and care. I'll be happy if you contact me anytime to customise tours for you according to your requirements. Official licensed Egyptologist tour guide in Egypt -Bachelor degree in tourism 1987 -Diploma guide 2001 -Master courses in ancient Egyptian archaeology 2014 -Training Program course of Exceptional Service for Exceptional People 2001 -Training Program course of Bringing out the Exceptional Personality in YOU 2001 -Member of EGTGS (the Egyptian General Tourist guides Syndicate) -Member of Ministry of Tourism- the General Department for Tour Guides None
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Visit St. Simon Cave Church and Islamic quarter private tour
Overview of your Cairo tour
Let's think out of the Box and Visit non-Classical sights like; John Gayer-Anderson, a British major and army doctor, received special permission from the Egyptian authorities to reside in a pari of sixteenth century houses adjacent to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo. From 1935 to 1942, Gayer-Anderson restored the buildings and populated them with a collection of art and antiques from around Egypt, the Arabian peninsula and Central Asia. Cave Church (St. Simon the Tanner Monastery) Formally known as St. Simon the Tanner Monastery, Cairo's vast Cave Church pays tribute to a miracle St. Simon is believed to have performed. The city's Coptic Orthodox Christian garbage collectors (Zabbaleen) dug the church out of the Mokattam mountain during the 1970s.
Your Cairo tour itinerary
We will pick you from your residence to Visit 1- Gayer Anderson Museum where you will see different beautiful artefacts collections from different cultures. 2- Ibn Tulum Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa surviving in its full original form. 3- drive away from that area to go in the middle of the Mokattam mountain to visit St. Simon the Tanner Monastery and listening to the old miracle stories. 4- On the way we will viewing the garbage collectors Alleys where you can take photos while in the vehicle. 5- we will drive back to your residence. We can have lunch or coffee break whenever you want. (Optional fees)
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
A/C mini van or SUV 1-3 people SUV 4-8 people Hiace 9-19 people Coaster bus 19 big bus
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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Will pick you up from your residence For Airport pickup or drop off please ask for a quote If your residence is located outside of Cairo zone like October city and Bew Cairo and Heliopolis zones.. please ask for a quote If more than 3 people please ask for a quote
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