Tour to Wadi al-Natrun Monasteries from Cairo
1 day
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About this activity
“Around 7.00 pm” Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will pick you up by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to
Wadi El-Natrun (110 km from Cairo), 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 proceed to visit
Anba Makar, it is also called
Anba Makaryus Monastery, Anba Makaryus was probably the first Monastery in Wadi El-Natrun, it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the extensive farm which spreads in front of it. 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.
After that getting back to the vehicle and drive back to Cairo and Stay overnight
Wadi El-Natrun (110 km from Cairo), 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 proceed to visit
Anba Makar, it is also called
Anba Makaryus Monastery, Anba Makaryus was probably the first Monastery in Wadi El-Natrun, it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the extensive farm which spreads in front of it. 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.
After that getting back to the vehicle and drive back to Cairo and Stay overnight
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Taxes
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tipping
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
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