Day Tour to Wadi El Natron Monastery from Alexandria

The visit of the first Christian monastic congregation on the land of Wadi al-Natrun that dates back to the fourth century AD at the hands of Makar al-Kabir, who established the monastery of Anba Makar.

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Things to do Day Tour to Wadi El Natron Monastery from Alexandria

Ancient Egypt Tours guide will meet you in your hotel in Alexandria. You will go in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun monastery, the actual birthplace 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. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Then return to your hotel in Alexandria.

Included

Monastery of Al-Baramus
Wadi el natrun Mosque
Pick up services from your hotel / air port & return.
The visit of the first Christian monastic congregation on the land of Wadi al-Natrun that dates back to the fourth century AD at the hands of Makar al-Kabir, who established the monastery of Anba Makar,
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
Private English Speaking guide
All taxes & service charge

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