Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria
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3 reviews (5.00)
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Duration: 8 hours
Departs: egypt, egypt
TicketType: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun From Alexandria Visiting the oldest Christian monasteries
At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel by our expert Licensed tour guide then drive 120 K/M south of Alexandria to Wadi El Natrun desert area the actual birth place for Christian monasticism.
Basically, there were 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, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery.
Continue your trip to Deir Abu Maqar 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. Upon return to Alexandria, You will get to make a photo stop for Alexandria Library ,Qaitbay Citadel
What's Included
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
bottled water
Entry Fees
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
What's Not Included
any Optional Tours
Lunch (Optional)
Personal Items
Traveler Information
- CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
- ADULT: Age: 12 - 120
Additional Info
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate,the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks provided for travellers
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Cancellation Policy
What To Expect
Wadi El Natrun
Basically, there were 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, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
The Monastery of St. Macarius
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Reviews
it was a really great day out at the monasteries being personally shown around by one of the monks. Just a peaceful and tranquil place to visit. My guide, Kholoud, was amazing knowing absolutely everything about Wadi El Naturn and the surrounds.
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