Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria Discount Tickets

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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 round-trip transport from your hotel in Alexandria.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cemetery, 29 El-Mandara Ln, Bab Sedra Al Barani Gharb, Karmouz, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Pickup Information

Alexandria 17 Ali Shika, Emberouz WA Moharram Beik, Moharam Bek, Alexandria Governorate 5413445, Egypt . cairo ميدان التحرير، قصر الدوبارة، قسم قصر النيل،، 26VP+J78, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4272077, Egypt . giza 40 Al Dori, Oula, Giza District, Giza Governorate 3724551, Egypt . Pickup From a hotel within Alexandria City 6 El-Gaish Rd, Al Mesallah Sharq, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 5372030, Egypt . Pickup from a hotel within Cairo City 16 الحجاز - ميدان أبو بكر الصديق أمام بنك HSBC EG, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272077, Egypt .

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-GUIDE

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Italian-AUDIO

Italian-GUIDE

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Wadi El Natrun
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.
Duration: 120 mins
2. The Monastery of St. Macarius
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.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Syrian Monastery
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
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Personal Items

Tipping

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Emo Tours Egypt

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