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Private Tour: Motorboat to St Simeon Monastery with Camel Ride on Elephantine Island
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Embark on a private motorboat tour to St. Simeon Monastery on Elephantine Island. Ride a camel and discover the 7th-century site with fresco paintings and Islamic writings.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Monastery of St. Simeon - Our qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your Hotel/Nile Cruise in Aswan by Private A/C Vehicle to transfer you to your Motor Boat for your trip to St. Simoen Monastery which is located at the southern tip of Elephantine Island. When you have arrived you will ride a Camel to the Monastery.The original name of this Monastery was Anba Hatre, As you tour around the Monastery you will be able to take in the view of the desert below as you stand at the top of the hill. After this fabulous visit relax and enjoy your drive back to your hotel/nile cruise in Aswan.
What's Included
- English speaking Guide
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water provided during your tours and transfers
- All service charges & taxes
- Entry/Admission of St Simeon Monastery
- All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
- Pick up services from hotel & return
What's Not Included
- Any optional tours
- Tipping
Additional Information
Embark on a unique adventure as you ride a camel to explore St. Simeons Monastery on a personal 3.5-hour tour of Aswan’s Elephantine Island. While discovering this 7th-century location, witness the remains of mural paintings, delve into the history of the missionaries from the monastery using the island for their voyages to Nubia, and read the inscriptions left by pilgrims practicing Islam during their travels to Mecca.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Paul_g
May 31, 2024
Delightful Morning - Our morning with Ammar was delightful, starting out with a pleasant boat ride across the Nile as he explained the history of the area. We greeted with two camels to journey us up to the Monastery, which was a treat. Be sure to have water as it is quite warm. The views from the monastery are breathtaking and the monastery construction is amazing!
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Riah_be
Oct 9, 2021
High Priority Trip - Yosra was a blast! We laughed a lot on our camel journey and enjoyed exploring the Monastery. A must when visiting the beautiful Aswan!
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