Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria

Alexandria, Egypt
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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

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Stop At: Wadi El Natrun, Wadi El Natrun, Beheira Governorate

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Monastery of St. Macarius, Alexandria Egypt

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Syrian Monastery, 8993+4WM، طريق دير السريان، Natrn Valley, El Beheira Governorate 5700424, Egypt

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Entry Fees
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • bottled water

Exclusions

  • Lunch (Optional)
  • Personal Items
  • any Optional Tours

Additional information

  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The duration of transfers are approximate,the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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