The Top 6 Caves in Egypt
Looking to visit a cave in Egypt on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Egypt’s 6
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Tomb of Merenptah (KV8)
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Remarkable for its structure
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Tomb of Sirenput II
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Several tombes with astonishing wall paintints can be visited in the Tombes of the Nobles area. The door was open so I was lucky to get in, probably because a …
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Tombs of Mekhu and Sabni
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Mekhu and Sabni were father and son, nomarchs during the reign of Pepi II (end of dynasty VI, Old Kingdom.) Mekhu was Chancellor of Lower Egypt. Sabni was Governor of …
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Saint Simon the Tanner Cave Church
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The Cave Church of Saint Simon the Tanner or the Monastery of Samaan Al Kharraz is a holy book made of stone. It is one of the largest churches in …
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Cathedral of the Virgin Mary and St. Simon
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The church is next to the large open-air church of St. Simon. The church is also special because it is in the mountain.
Under the church there is a smaller …
Under the church there is a smaller …
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Coptic Church and Monastery of Saint Anthony
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The hill is also the site of a Coptic monastery of Saint Anthony and some of the tombs were reused as a Coptic church.
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