Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Cairo
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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Stop At: Monastery of Al-Baramus, طريق, Natrn Valley, Beheira Governorate 5700266, Egypt
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,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Monastery of Saint Bishoy, 8995+JRG، طريق دير الانبا بيشوي، Natrn Valley, Beheira Governorate 22856, Egypt
Then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Syrian Monastery, 8993+4WM، طريق دير السريان، Natrn Valley, Beheira Governorate 5700424, Egypt
End your trip visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.
Note: pick up / drop off form Cairo airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Nasr City or 6th of October City will be for additional cost
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:30 AM
Duración: 8 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
from your Hotel
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.