Garbage City and the City of the Dead -Unseen Cairo Tour

Embark on a soul-stirring journey through Unseen Cairo with our Garbage City & City of the Dead Tour. Witness the resilience of Cairo’s unofficial sanitation crew in Garbage City, where makeshift housing and recycling breathe life into discarded waste. Explore the ancient cemetery turned residential neighborhood in the City of the Dead, experiencing the unique coexistence of life and death. Guided by our expert female tour guide, delve into the untold stories of these remarkable communities.

Introduction:

Discover a hidden side of Cairo with our Garbage City & City of the Dead Tour, a poignant exploration of resilience, community, and the unyielding spirit of the people who call these unconventional places home.

Garbage City: Where Waste Becomes Wealth

Coptic Christians’ Make-Shift Haven As the tour unfolds, immerse yourself in the heart of Garbage City, a slum settlement nestled at the base of Mokattam Hill. Inhabited predominantly by Coptic Christians, witness their unconventional way of life as Cairo’s unofficial sanitation crew. In makeshift housing, they recycle and repurpose the city’s compostable waste, feeding it to their pigs and manufacturing goods for their community.

Economy in Chaos While strolling through the chaotic streets, gain insights into the unique economy of Garbage City. Families specialize in specific types of garbage, each contributing to the intricate web of recycling and repurposing. Seven hidden churches and chapels within caves, crafted by the garbage collectors, unexpectedly rise against the Mokattam hills.

City of the Dead: A Neighborhood Among Tombs

Muslim Cemetery Turned Residential Journey to the City of the Dead, an ancient cemetery transformed into a residential neighborhood. Here, the deceased find their eternal resting place, coexisting with the living. A Muslim cemetery with multiple tombs, it serves as a refuge for those seeking proximity to departed loved ones or an escape from poverty.

Human Stories Amidst Tombstones Explore the tombs and witness the human stories unfolding among the tombstones. Families occupy these spaces, creating a unique blend of life and death. Our expert female tour guide will narrate the untold stories, showcasing the resilience and vibrancy that thrive in this unconventional neighborhood.

Practical Details for Your Journey

Departure/Return Depart from and return to Giza Hotels, ensuring a convenient start and end to your emotional exploration.

Included

• Transfers
• Service Charges
• Bottled water
• Professional guide

Not Included

• Personal Expenses
• Guide gratuity
• Entry fees

Embracing Communities: A Deeper Connection

Our meticulously planned tour goes beyond the conventional, providing a deeper connection with the heart and soul of Garbage City and the City of the Dead. Join us on this emotional journey, guided by an expert female tour guide, and discover the resilience, community spirit, and untold stories that thrive in the unseen corners of Cairo.