Drive to Wadi El-Natrun, the birthplace for Christian monasticism. Visit the 4 surviving monasteries of the 50 that once existed here. Begin your trip with the oldest and most isolated monastery, Deir al-Baramus, and learn of the Desert Fathers of Christian monasticism.
ماذا ستفعل
Drive by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries, and 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; then we will proceed to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery. End your trip visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.
Transport: Transfers from and to your hotel by private air-conditioned car are available.
Highlights:
- Discover the hidden treasures of Egypt.
- Enjoy a magical day tour to Wadi El Natroun.
- Get introduced to Deir El Baramus.
- Explore the birthplace of Christian Moasticism.
- Make your trip a lifetime memory.
يشمل:
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up services from your hotel & return
- Private all-languages-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant
- Bottled water during your trip
- All taxes & service charge
لا يشمل:
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping