Wadi el Natroun
Overview
Private day tour visiting the oldest Christian monasteries and the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Private tour in the company of your Egyptologist guide to surviving monasteries of the 50 that once existed here and learn of the desert fathers of Christian monasticism.
Itinerary
At 8:00 am pick-up from your hotel by our expert Egyptologist tour guide, then drive to Wadi el Natroun desert area, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. There was once about 50 monasteries, only four have survived into modern times. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus, the oldest of the surviving four monasteries, and in many ways, the most isolated, then proceed to "Deir Anba Bishoi" whose body is still in the monastery.
Continue your trip to "Deir Abu Maqar" which is the richest monastery now in Wadi El Natroun, as it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the large 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 four monasteries, then transfer back to your hotel.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private Egyptologist guide available in multiple languages (English, French, German, Spanish & Italian).
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- All taxes & service charge.
- NB: Select your prefered language option and advise in your request.
Excludes
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Gratuities (recommended).
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Notes
Tour price:
Tour price currency is set to USD but you still can pay in Euro. The price is quoted per person per tour all inclusive and is always updated to ensure you get the best price, we are 100% guarantee it. If the prices go down after you book, we’ll refund you the difference.
Children Policy:
0 – 05.99 Free of Charge.
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
12 & + pay full tour price as an adult person.
If your tour includes flight tickets, then an extra charge for child rate may apply.
Deposit and Payment:
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Tour Voucher:
After confirming your tour, we will email you Nile Plaza voucher with final confirmation and contact details of your tour manager, customer care and additional information for your convenience. Please print this voucher and bring with you.
Cancellation Policy:
Nile Plaza doesn’t charge a cancellation for tours and excursions cancelled for force majeure or reasons beyond control. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund minus any administrative fees.
