Itinerary
- Wadi El Natrun: 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.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Qualified English Egyptology guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission
Details
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
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
