10-hour private religious tours to monastery of Wady el Natron st beshoy
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
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10-hour private religious tours to monastery of Wady el Natron st beshoy
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What's included in 10-hour private religious tours to monastery of Wady el Natron st beshoy
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Wadi El NatrunPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Qualified English Egyptology guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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. New Cairo and new giza extra 30 USD
