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.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 10 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 10 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
- 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.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping
- beverages and water during lunch.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 10 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 10 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
- 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.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping
- beverages and water during lunch.
Itinerary
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Wadi Natrun
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.
Note : 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, Ring Rd, Mirage City, Meridian Airport or Madinty City will be for additional cost.
