Explore the birthplace of Christian monasticism in Wadi El-Natrun. Visit the 4 remaining monasteries out of the 50 that once stood here. Start your journey with Deir al-Baramus, the oldest and most secluded monastery, and delve into the history of the Desert Fathers of Christian monasticism.
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Drive to the birthplace of Christian monasticism, Wadi El-Natrun, in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Although there were once 50 monasteries in the area, only 4 have survived to the present day. Start your tour with Deir al-Baramus, the oldest and most remote of the surviving monasteries, then visit Deir Anba Bishoi, where the body of the saint is still kept. Conclude your trip by exploring Deir El-Suryani, the smallest and most compact of the four monasteries.
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al aire libre
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Visita turística de la ciudad
Incluido:
- Pick up services from hotel & return
- Bottled water
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
- Private all-languages-speaking guide
- Lunch meal at local restaurant
- All taxes & service charge
Excluir:
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping