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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.
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Meeting and pickup
Duration: About 8 Hours Type: Private Tour Run: Everyday Pick-up Time: 08:00 am
Itinerary
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1Wadi Natrun
Drive by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries; only 4 have survived into modern times. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Friday so you can visit the roman theater instead
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries and in many ways the most isolated,
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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End your trip visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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