From Cairo Wadi El Natroun Monastery Tour

Why choose this Cairo tour ?

Drive to Wadi El-Natrun, the birthplace for Christian monasticism. Visit the 4 surviving monasteries of the 50 that once existed here. Begin your trip with the oldest and most isolated monastery, Deir al-Baramus, and learn of the Desert Fathers of Christian monasticism.

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What makes From Cairo Wadi El Natroun Monastery Tour a unique experience ?

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.

For pick up / drop off form Cairo airport, Sphinx airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Helioplis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed city or Madinty City will be for additional cost

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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From Cairo Wadi El Natroun Monastery Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • – Private tour guide.
  • – All taxes & service charge.
  • – Lunch meal at local restaurant.
  • – All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • – Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place.
  • – Pick up services from hotel & return.
  • – Bottled water during your trip.

Not Included

  • – Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • – Tipping

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Special Instructions:

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  • This Tour is Provided by This Is Egypt.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.