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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Private tour
Qualified English Egyptology guide
Gratuities
Lunch
Entry/Admission
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup is offered.
all Cairo and Giza hotels
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Traveler pickup
Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo, Egypt
Wadi El Natrun, Wadi El Natrun, Egypt 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.
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Fearless57800879764
19 Dec 2021
This was an amazing trip, well organized the guid was punctual and they came with a comfortable 4X4. Abla and Ahmed were excellent they even went the extra mile and they took me to the salt lake . Highly recommended !
This tour in
Cairo
is organized by
Sun Of Egypt Tour
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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