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Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria

By Emo Tours Egypt
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$177 and current price is AU$142 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Visit the Coptic monasteries of Wadi El Natrun on a full-day, private tour from Alexandria, and explore Egypt’s fascinating Christian history with the convenience of a personal guide. Visit all four surviving monasteries, learn about the modern-day practices of Coptic monks, and have lunch at a local restaurant in Wadi El Natrun. This 12-hour tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and return transport from your hotel in Alexandria.

Activity location

  • Wadi El Natrun
    • Wadi El Natrun, Egypt, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 84 Moharram Bek
    • 84 Moharram Bek
    • 5413414, Emberouz WA Moharram Beik, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Tour + lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Tour + lunch
Pickup included

Price details
AU$191.12
AU$152.90 x 1 AdultAU$152.90
Total
The previous price was AU$191.12 and current price is AU$152.90
20% off
Until Sun, 12 Apr
Tour Without Lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Tour Without Lunch
Pickup included

Price details
AU$176.96
AU$141.57 x 1 AdultAU$141.57
Total
The previous price was AU$176.96 and current price is AU$141.57
20% off
Until Sun, 12 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry Fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) (If option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    driver guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottle of water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Items
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tipping

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The duration of transfers are approximate,the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Activity itinerary

Wadi El Natrun

  • 2h
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.

The Monastery of St. Macarius

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Syrian Monastery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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

Location

Activity location

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    Wadi El Natrun
    • Wadi El Natrun, Egypt, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    84 Moharram Bek
    • 84 Moharram Bek
    • 5413414, Emberouz WA Moharram Beik, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
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    6W29+MM9
    • 5422023, Bab Sharqi WA Wabour Al Meyah, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
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    french military cemetery
    • 5423020, Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

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