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Wadi El Natroun Monasteries Full Day Tour from Alexandria - Private Tour

Location Alexandria, Egypt
$233
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Wadi El-Natrun, known as the birthplace of Christian monasticism, offers a profound glimpse into history. This day tour from Alexandria allows you to visit the four surviving monasteries from a once-thriving community of fifty.

  • 🚐 Travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable ride to Wadi El-Natrun.
  • 🏛️ Begin your exploration at Deir al-Baramus, the oldest and most isolated monastery, and learn about the Desert Fathers.
  • ✝️ Visit Deir Anba Bishoi, where the body of the saint still rests within the monastery walls.
  • 🏰 Conclude your tour at Deir El-Suryani, the smallest and most compact monastery among the four.
  • 💧 Stay hydrated with bottled water provided throughout your trip.
  • 🍽️ Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, including beverages and water.
  • 🗣️ Enjoy the insights of a private English-speaking tour guide, enhancing your experience.
  • 🛍️ Pickup from your hotel and return services are included for your convenience.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible transportation ensures everyone can participate comfortably.
  • 💼 All taxes and service charges are covered, with tipping at your discretion.

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Day Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Alexandria
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private All Languages speaking guide.
  • Pick up services from hotel & return.
  • Lunch meal at local restaurant.
  • All taxes & service charge.
  • beverages and water during lunch
  • Tipping
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program

  • Wadi Natrun
    Drive by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries; only 4 have survived into modern times. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Friday so you can visit the roman theater instead
  • 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.
  • End your trip visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Wadi El Natroun Monasteries Full Day Tour from Alexandria - Private Tour

    Location Alexandria, Egypt
    $233
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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