This Wadi El Natroun monasteries tour from Cairo visits one of Egypt’s most important centers of early Christian monasticism. The route includes the monasteries of Baramus, Saint Bishoy, Abu Makar and El Suryan, subject to their visiting arrangements. Private transportation, a guide, entrance fees, lunch and bottled water are included.
Wadi El Natroun Monasteries Tour From Cairo
Description
Duration
1 Day
Tour Type
Day Tours - Cairo
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Hotel Pickup
- Lunch Included
- Private Guide
Highlights
Visit the monastic valley of Wadi El Natroun. Explore the Monastery of Baramus. Continue to Saint Bishoy and Abu Makar monasteries. Visit El Suryan Monastery. Travel privately from Cairo.
Included
- Hotel pickup and return
- Private guide
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Admission to the listed sites
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Gratuities
- Optional tours or activities
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Monasteries of Wadi El Natroun
Meet your guide in Cairo and drive northwest to Wadi El Natroun. Visit the Monastery of Baramus, then continue to the Monastery of Saint Bishoy and the Monastery of Abu Makar. The route also includes El Suryan Monastery, devoted to the Virgin Mary. At each stop, your guide provides historical context while respecting the community's current visiting rules. Stop for lunch before returning to Cairo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The planned route includes Baramus, Saint Bishoy, Abu Makar and El Suryan monasteries.
Yes. Active monasteries may adjust visitor access, so the final order is confirmed locally.
Yes. Lunch is included.
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