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Wadi El Natrun From Alexandria
Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria
Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria
Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria
Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria

Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria

By Emo Tours Egypt
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Overview

Visit the Coptic monasteries of Wadi El Natrun on a full-day, private tour from Alexandria, and explore Egypt’s fascinating Christian history with the convenience of a personal guide. Visit all four surviving monasteries, learn about the modern-day practices of Coptic monks, and have lunch at a local restaurant in Wadi El Natrun. This 12-hour tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and return transport from your hotel in Alexandria.

Activity location

  • Wadi El Natrun
    • Wadi El Natrun, Egypt, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • french military cemetery
    • 5423020, Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry Fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedbottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch (Optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Items

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The duration of transfers are approximate,the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Activity itinerary

Wadi El Natrun
  • 2h
At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel by our expert Licensed tour guide then drive 120 K/M south of Alexandria to Wadi El Natrun desert area the actual birth place 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.
The Monastery of St. Macarius
  • 30m
Continue your trip to Deir Abu Maqar which is the richest monastery now in Wadi El-Natrun, as it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the extensive farm which spreads in front of it.
Syrian Monastery
  • 30m
You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Upon return to Alexandria, You will get to make a photo stop for Alexandria Library ,Qaitbay Citadel

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWadi El Natrun
    • Wadi El Natrun, Egypt, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEfrench military cemetery
    • 5423020, Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE6W29+MM9
    • 5422023, Bab Sharqi WA Wabour Al Meyah, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE84 Moharram Bek
    • 84 Moharram Bek
    • 5413414, Emberouz WA Moharram Beik, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

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