10-hour private religious tours to monastery of Wady el Natron st beshoy

5.0 (13 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
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Duration7h - 10h
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Overview

our Cairo tour guide will meet you in your hotel either in Cairo or Giza . You will drive by a modern air-conditioned vehicle car private car to Wadi El-Natrun,almost 2 hour driving the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries, only 3 have survived into modern times. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 3 monasteries, and in many ways the most isolated, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 3 monasteries. optional stop for lunch then transfer back to your hotel

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Qualified English Egyptology guide
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission

What to expect

  1. Wadi El Natrun
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    Enjoy a rare glimpse into the earliest days of Christianity during this full-day, Egyptologist-led private excursion to the monasteries of Wadi El Natrun. Visit three surviving ancient Coptic monastic centers, including the Monastery of al-Baramus and the Monastery of Saint Bishoy, founded by a 4th-century monk. Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation is included, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Traveler pickup is offered.
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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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