Embark on a journey to Wadi El-Natrun, the origin of Christian monastic living. Explore the remaining four monasteries out of the original 50 that were once present here. Kick start your voyage with the most ancient and secluded monastery, Deir al-Baramus, and discover about the Desert Fathers of Christian monasticism.
Embark on a journey to Wadi El-Natrun, the origin of Christian monastic living. Explore the remaining four monasteries out of the original 50 that were once present here. Kick start your voyage with the most ancient and secluded monastery, Deir al-Baramus, and discover about the Desert Fathers of Christian monasticism.
- Monastery of Al-Baramus - Travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the birthplace of Christian monasticism. Originally, there were around 50 monasteries, but only 4 have survived to the present day. Start your journey with Deir al-Baramus, the oldest and most secluded of the remaining monasteries.
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Monastery of Al-Baramus - Travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the birthplace of Christian monasticism. Originally, there were around 50 monasteries, but only 4 have survived to the present day. Start your journey with Deir al-Baramus, the oldest and most secluded of the remaining monasteries.
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Monastery of Saint Bishoy - Next, visit Deir Anba Bishoi, where the body of Saint Bishoy is still preserved.
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Syrian Monastery - Conclude your trip with a visit to Deir El-Suryani, the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.
Pick-up and drop-off from Cairo airport, Sphinx airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinaty City will incur an additional cost.
- Private multi-language speaking guide.
- Transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- All taxes and service charges included.
- Local restaurant lunch meal.
- Entrance fees for specific historical sites.
- Convenient pick-up and return to your hotel.
- Complimentary bottled water during the trip.
- Private multi-language speaking guide.
- Transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- All taxes and service charges included.
- Local restaurant lunch meal.
- Entrance fees for specific historical sites.
- Convenient pick-up and return to your hotel.
- Complimentary bottled water during the trip.
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- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
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- Tipping
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- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
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- Tipping
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
