Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Alexandria

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Pass By: Deir Mar Mina (St. Mina Monastery), 9 Borg el-Arab el-Gadida Mariut, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

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. 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 Bishoiwhose body is still in the monastery. End your trip visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.

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Pick up services from hotel & return.
Private All Languages speaking guide.
Lunch
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Tipping

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Tourism

95% Cultural

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