Take a journey to Wadi El-Natrun, located approximately 68.35 miles (110km) to the northwest of Cairo. It’s famous for its Coptic monasteries, the retreat of thousands of Christians fleeing Roman persecution in the 4th century. Despite the original valley housing around 60 compounds, just four are still standing and open for visitation today.
Take a journey to Wadi El-Natrun, located approximately 68.35 miles (110km) to the northwest of Cairo. It’s famous for its Coptic monasteries, the retreat of thousands of Christians fleeing Roman persecution in the 4th century. Despite the original valley housing around 60 compounds, just four are still standing and open for visitation today.
- Wadi El Natrun - Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo/Giza, and then drive around 1.5 hours with a modern air-conditioned vehicle/van to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. There used to be about 50 monasteries; only 4 have survived into modern times. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the…
- Wadi El Natrun - Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo/Giza, and then drive around 1.5 hours with a modern air-conditioned vehicle/van to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. There used to be 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, you will meet some Egyptian priests who will introduce the site to you and give you a lot of information about it. Then proceed to Deir Anba Bishoi, whose body is still in the monastery. Continue your trip to Deir Abu Maqar, it is also called Anba Makaryus Monastery, 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. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. At the end of your tour drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Guided by a professional
- Transport in an air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Guided by a professional
- Transport in an air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
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.