Description
Drive to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries, only 4 have survived into modern times. Notable among them is the Baramus Monastery, is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, which was built at the site where Macarius the Great settled in 340 AD and is still inhabited by monks. , then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery. 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. End your trip visiting 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 and Qaitbay Citadel.
Finally we will drive you back to your hotel.
- name: Wadi El-Natrun tour
- Duration: 9 hours
you will visit
- Wadi.El-Natrun
- Anba-Bisho
- Macarius
inclusions
• Pick up services from your hotel & return.
• Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
• All tours as mentioned with a professional local tour guide
• A modern air-con tourist car with professional driver who stays with the car all the time.
• Free WiFi internet access on board of the vehicle during tours.
• Luggage transfer if needed.
• Luggage storage if needed.
• Mineral water & cup of tea or coffee during lunch
• Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
• All taxes & service charge.
exclusion
• Drinks from any kind other than mineral drinking water during tours.
• Gratuities (tipping the guide and the driver)
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal spending
- Wadi.El-Natrun
- Anba-Bisho
- Macarius
Payment:
In cash to the guide whom you meet in the morning of the same day, US dollars, Euro, GBP, or EGP.
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• Children Policy
- From 0 - 05.99 years FREE
- From 6 - 11.99 years pay 50% of adult tour price
- 12+ pay adult tour price
- In case the tour includes flight tickets then an extra charge for children is applied.
• Booking confirmation & Vouchers:
An official booking confirmation voucher will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed & your deposit is received.