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Exterior of Monastery of Wadi El Natrun on a sunny day
 Private Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Alexandria
Exterior of Monastery of Wadi El Natrun in Egypt
Monastery of Wadi El Natrun on a sunny day
 Private Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Alexandria

Private Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Alexandria

By Sun Pyramids Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €227 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Visit the 4 surviving monasteries
  • visit Wadi El-Natrun
  • visit Deir al-Baramus
  • learn of the Desert Fathers of Christian monasticism
  • visit Deir El-Suryani

Activity location

  • Wadi El Natroun Monastery
    • Wadi Al Netroun - Al Deblomasein Road
    • Wadi El Natroun Monastery, El Beheira Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel pick up/drop off in Alexandria
    • Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

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Private Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Alexandria
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English
  • Food only
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€227.24 x 1 Adult€227.24

Total
Price is €227.24
Until Mon, 23 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up services from hotel & return
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water during your trip
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees to the mentioned historical place
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes & service charge.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny extras not mentioned in the programme
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTipping

Know before you book

  • Type: Private Tour
  • Children age 5,99. and younger are complimentary and must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Embark on a spiritual journey to Wadi El-Natrun, the cradle of Christian monasticism, with our top-notch Sun Pyramids tour agency. Travel in the comfort of a state-of-the-art air-conditioned vehicle to this sacred site, once home to around 50 monasteries, of which only four remain today.

Your adventure begins with a visit to Deir al-Baramus, the most ancient and secluded of the surviving monasteries. Immerse yourself in its rich history and serene surroundings. Next, we proceed to Deir Anba Bishoi,where the saint's body still resides, offering a unique glimpse into the past.

The final stop on your tour is Deir El-Suryani, the smallest yet most compact of the monasteries. Despite its size, it's a treasure trove of religious history and architectural beauty.

Join us for this unforgettable journey into the heart of Egypt's spiritual heritage. Experience the tranquility and timeless wisdom of these ancient monastic sites, all while enjoying the highest standards of service and comfort. Your adventure awaits!

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWadi El Natroun Monastery
    • Wadi Al Netroun - Al Deblomasein Road
    • Wadi El Natroun Monastery, El Beheira Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel pick up/drop off in Alexandria
    • Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt