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Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria

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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 round-trip transport from your hotel in Alexandria.

Itinerary

  • Wadi El Natrun

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    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

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    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

What's included

INCLUDED

All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Entry Fees
Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) (If option selected)
driver guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Bottle of water

NOT INCLUDED

Personal Items
Tipping

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers 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

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