Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Wadi El Natrun, Wadi El Natrun, Beheira Governorate

At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel by our expert Licensed tour guide then drive 120 K/M south of Alexandria to Wadi El Natrun desert area the actual birth place for Christian monasticism.

Basically, there were 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, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Monastery of St. Macarius, Alexandria Egypt

Continue your trip to Deir Abu Maqar 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Syrian Monastery, 8993+4WM، طريق دير السريان، Natrn Valley, Beheira Governorate 5700424, Egypt

You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Upon return to Alexandria, You will get to make a photo stop for Alexandria Library ,Qaitbay Citadel

Duration: 30 minutes

• All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
• Entry Fees
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
• Private tour
• Tour guide
• bottled water

• Lunch (Optional)
• Personal Items

• Near public transportation
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infant seats available
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• The duration of transfers are approximate,the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

1: 84 Moharram Bek, Emberouz WA Moharram Beik, Moharam Bek, Alexandria Governorate 5413414, Egypt
2: 6W29+MM9, Bab Sharqi WA Wabour Al Meyah, Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate 5422023, Egypt
3: 6W29+MM9, Bab Sharqi WA Wabour Al Meyah, Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate 5422023, Egypt
4: french military cemetery, 6W39+65Q, Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate 5423020, Egypt
Traveler pickup is offered
Alexandria
17 Ali Shika, Emberouz WA Moharram Beik, Moharam Bek, Alexandria Governorate 5413445, Egypt
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cairo
ميدان التحرير، قصر الدوبارة، قسم قصر النيل،، 26VP+J78, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4272077, Egypt
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giza
40 Al Dori, Oula, Giza District, Giza Governorate 3724551, Egypt
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Pickup From a hotel within Alexandria City
6 El-Gaish Rd, Al Mesallah Sharq, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 5372030, Egypt
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Pickup from a hotel within Cairo City
16 الحجاز - ميدان أبو بكر الصديق أمام بنك HSBC EG, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272077, Egypt
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Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

8 hours