• Wadi El Natrun - Enjoy a rare glimpse into the earliest days of Christianity during this full-day, Egyptologist-led private excursion to the monasteries of Wadi El Natrun. Visit three surviving ancient Coptic monastic centers, including the Monastery of al-Baramus and the Monastery of Saint Bishoy, founded by a 4th-century monk. Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation is included, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• Private tour
• Qualified English Egyptology guide

• Gratuities
• Lunch
• Entry/Admission

Our Cairo tour guide will meet you in your hotel either in Cairo or Giza. You will drive by a modern air-conditioned vehicle car private car to Wadi El-Natrun, almost 2 hours driving the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries, only 3 have survived into modern times. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 3 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 3 monasteries. optional stop for lunch then transfer back to your hotel.

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