10-hour private religious tours to monastery of Wady el Natron st beshoy
Overview
Our Cairo tour guide will meet you at your hotel in either Cairo or Giza before heading to Wadi El-Natrun, the birthplace of Christian monasticism. The journey takes almost two hours in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle.
- 🚗 Visit Deir al-Baramus, the oldest surviving monastery, known for its isolation.
- 🕍 Explore Deir Anba Bishoi, where the body of the saint is preserved within the monastery.
- 🏛️ End your tour at Deir El-Suryani, noted as the smallest and most compact of the three monasteries.
- 🍽️ An optional stop for lunch is available during the trip.
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Pickup included
- Qualified English Egyptology guide
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- 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. (pass by)