Aswan Trip Overview
Enjoy riding a Camel to visit St. Simeons Monastery on this Private 3.5 hour Tour on Aswan’s Elephantine Island. As you explore the 7th Century Site view traces of fresco paintings, learn the story of the Monks who used the Island for missionary trips into Nubia and see the writings left by Islamic Pilgrims during their journeys to Mecca
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Aswan, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Enjoy riding a Camel to visit St. Simeons Monastery on this Private 3.5 hour Tour on Aswan’s Elephantine Island. As you explore the 7th Century Site view traces of fresco paintings, learn the story of the Monks who used the Island for missionary trips into Nubia and see the writings left by Islamic Pilgrims during their journeys to Mecca
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Stop At: Monastery of St. Simeon, Aswan Egypt
Our qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your Hotel/Nile Cruise in Aswan by Private A/C Vehicle to transfer you to your Motor Boat for your trip to St. Simoen Monastery which is located at the southern tip of Elephantine Island. When you have arrived you will ride a Camel to the Monastery.The original name of this Monastery was Anba Hatre, As you tour around the Monastery you will be able to take in the view of the desert below as you stand at the top of the hill. After this fabulous visit relax and enjoy your drive back to your hotel/nile cruise in Aswan..
Duration: 3 hours
