Wadi El Natroun Monasteries Full Day Tour from Alexandria - Private Tour

Drive to Wadi El-Natrun, the birthplace for Christian monasticism. Visit the 4 surviving monasteries of the 50 that once existed here. Begin your trip with the oldest and most isolated monastery, Deir al-Baramus, and learn of the Desert Fathers of Christian monasticism.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Wadi Natrun, Cairo Egypt

Drive by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries; only 4 have survived into modern times.

Note: Alexandria library is closed on Friday so you can visit the roman theater instead

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Monastery of Al-Baramus, طريق, Natrn Valley, Beheira Governorate 5700266, Egypt

Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries and in many ways the most isolated,

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monastery of Saint Bishoy, 8995+JRG، طريق دير الانبا بيشوي، Natrn Valley, Beheira Governorate 22856, Egypt

then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Syrian Monastery, 8993+4WM، طريق دير السريان، Natrn Valley, Beheira Governorate 5700424, Egypt

End your trip visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Duration: About 8 Hours
Type: Private Tour
Run: Everyday
Pick-up Time: 08:00 am

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Pick up services from hotel & return.
• Bottled water during your trip.
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Private All Languages speaking guide.
• Lunch meal at local restaurant.
• All taxes & service charge.
• Entry/Admission - Monastery of Saint Bishoy
• Entry/Admission - Wadi Natrun
• Entry/Admission - Syrian Monastery
• Entry/Admission - Monastery of Al-Baramus

Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Tipping

Facilities