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Private Day Tour to the Monasteries of Wadi El-Natrun from Cairo

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Drive to Wadi El-Natrun, about 68.35 miles (110km) northwest of Cairo, known for its Coptic monasteries where thousands of Christians escaped from Roman persecution in the 4th century. Of the 60 or so original compounds in the valley, only four remain, which will be visited today.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels

  • Wadi El Natrun, Wadi El Natrun, Egypt
    Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo/Giza, and then drive around 1.5 hours with a modern air-conditioned vehicle/van to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. There used to be about 50 monasteries; only 4 have survived into modern times. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, and in many ways the most isolated, you will meet some Egyptian priests who will introduce the site to you and give you a lot of information about it. Then proceed to Deir Anba Bishoi, whose body is still in the monastery. Continue your trip to Deir Abu Maqar, it is also called Anba Makaryus Monastery, which is the richest monastery now in Wadi El-Natrun, as it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the extensive farm which spreads in front of it. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. At the end of your tour drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
    180 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
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.
Y_L
21 Apr 2025
I don’t even know where to begin—this was easily one of the worst travel experiences I’ve had. ///////////// Although the tour was marketed as a “Private Day Tour,” we were forced to join other tourists at one of the monasteries, completely defeating the purpose of a private tour. ///////////// We were pressured not to visit St. Macarius Monastery, which was the main reason I booked the tour. The guide emphasized how far it was and how hungry and tired he and the driver were. As a small woman traveling with my elderly parents, I felt extremely uncomfortable and unsafe in this dynamic. ///////////// We were taken to an overpriced restaurant and charged 2,500 EGP for lunch, including meals for the guide and driver—which we never agreed to. Then we were dragged to multiple expensive souvenir shops we never asked for. ///////////// To top it off, the guide tried to force me to write a positive review on the way back to the hotel. When I hesitated, he grabbed my phone, opened the browser, and started typing a glowing review without my consent. He even browsed through my personal photo gallery to look for pictures to post. Fortunately, for some reason, the review didn’t go through. The next day, he even texted me via WhatsApp asking me to confirm if the review was published. ///////////// This tour was dishonest, unprofessional, and outright manipulative. Viator should immediately investigate this operator. I have screenshots of the WhatsApp messages as proof and will be sharing them here.
Peter G
07 Apr 2025
This was an exceptional tour to the Monasteries of Wadi El Natrun. A unique opportunity to visit the sites where monasticism emerged. Zizou our guide for the day was excellent and ensured we had a monk escorting us around and informing us about the history of their individual monastery. The journey to and from Wadi El Natrun was comfortable and safe for which we thank Omar, our driver. In conclusion a magnificent day which we can strongly recommend.
783hrw
11 Feb 2025
It was our first visit to Cairo. We had booked the usual trips, pyramids, museums, citadel, etc. We wanted to see something outside Cairo so we booked a day trip to the monasteries of Wadi el Natrun. We were not disappointed. It was a long day. We were picked up from our hotel in Central Cairo at 7.30am, as arranged, and arrived back at 5.30pm. Our driver, Essam, and guide, Hosni, both spoke excellent English and were very helpful. We visited four monasteries. In each one an English speaking monk led the tour. We were always with other groups who did not speak English, so each tour was slowed down by the need for translation of the commentary. The drive to the monasteries through the desert and some small towns was a very interesting part of our day, as we had hoped. Highly recommended.
This tour in Egypt is organized by Deluxe Travel

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