1 day

Private

Instant confirmation

About this activity

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 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.

Wadi El Natrun is a valley located in Beheira Governorate, Egypt, including a town with the same name,The name refers to the presence of eight different lakes in the region that produce natron salt.

Included

Pick up services from hotel & return.
Bottled water during your trip.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Private All Languages speaking guide.
Lunch meal at local restaurant.
All taxes & service charge.
Lunch
Bottled water

Not included

Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95% Cultural

70%

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Cairo Tour 60 Activities

Private Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Cairo in Egypt