Wadi El Natrun Day Tour

Enjoy this captivating Wadi El Natrun Day Tour, the birthplace of Christian monasticism, situated 110 km from Cairo. Explore these surviving gems in the desert.

Wadi El Natrun Day Tour
LOCATION:
Cairo
Duration:
1 Day
Activity Level:
EASY
Suitable For:
EVERYONE
Pickup and Dropoff:
Your hotel in Cairo/Giza
Type:
PRIVATE
From
$0.00

Details of Wadi El Natrun Day Tour

Itinerary

In the early morning, our representative will pick you up from your hotel to travel to Wadi El-Natrun (110 km from Cairo), the birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries, only 4 have survived. Start your tour with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, then proceed to visit Anba Makar, it is also called Anba Makaryus Monastery, Anba Makaryus was probably the first Monastery in Wadi El-Natrun, it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the extensive farm in front of it. Then transfer to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery. Afterwards, enjoy visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.At the end of the tour, our representative will drive you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

  • Pick up and drop off service
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private tour guide throughout the tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Mineral water and soft drinks
  • All services charges and taxes

Excluded

  • Tipping
  • Any Extra Fees

  • Monastery of Baramus
  • Monastery of Saint Bishoy
  • Monastery of Abu Makar
  • El Suryan Monastery

  • Reservation must be within 24- hours from the required date.
  • In Case of Cancellation it Should be made 48 hours prior to arrival.