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Day Tour to Wadi El Natron Monastery from Alexandria

Day Tour to Wadi El Natron Monastery from Alexandria

Run by a local guide · Ancient Egypt Tours

Refundable cancellation up to 24 h before.

The visit of the first Christian monastic congregation on the land of Wadi al-Natrun that dates back to the fourth century AD at the hands of Makar al-Kabir, who established the monastery of Anba Makar.

Duration
7 h
Destination
Alexandria
Meeting Point
Pick up at your place
Provider
Ancient Egypt Tours

Description

Ancient Egypt Tours guide will meet you in your hotel in Alexandria. You will go in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun monastery, 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. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Then return to your hotel in Alexandria.

Includes

  • Monastery of Al-Baramus
  • Wadi el natrun Mosque
  • Pick up services from your hotel / air port & return.
  • The visit of the first Christian monastic congregation on the land of Wadi al-Natrun that dates back to the fourth century AD at the hands of Makar al-Kabir, who established the monastery of Anba Makar,
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
  • Private English Speaking guide
  • All taxes & service charge

Meeting Point

Pick up at your place

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FromEUR €45

approx. MXN $937

Charged in EUR; the peso conversion is approximate and your bank may add fees.

Availability and Language

EUR €45

approx. MXN $937

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