Day tour to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria
Overview
Join us on the most well-liked Wadi Natrun tours. In the Western Desert, Wadi Natrun is a depression rather than a valley in the conventional sense. Through our excursions, you will discover the history of this region. Wadi El Natrun is among the most important areas honored by the Coptic Orthodox Church. It is one of the stations where the Holy Family stopped during its journey to Egypt, which is why it gained the status of sanctity. This area was distinguished because the first Christian community of monks was in it.
You will explore Wadi El Natrun's most famous attractions such as the monastery complex:
- Anba Bishoy Monastery
- Anba Makar Monastery
- Syriac Monastery
- Baramous Monastery
Don't miss out on our special offers to enjoy the most beautiful moments and excursions from Alexandria Port.
Join us on the most well-liked Wadi Natrun tours. In the Western Desert, Wadi Natrun is a depression rather than a valley in the conventional sense. Through our excursions, you will discover the history of this region. Wadi El Natrun is among the most important areas honored by the Coptic Orthodox Church. It is one of the stations where the Holy Family stopped during its journey to Egypt, which is why it gained the status of sanctity. This area was distinguished because the first Christian community of monks was in it.
You will explore Wadi El Natrun's most famous attractions such as the monastery complex:
- Anba Bishoy Monastery
- Anba Makar Monastery
- Syriac Monastery
- Baramous Monastery
Don't miss out on our special offers to enjoy the most beautiful moments and excursions from Alexandria Port.
Inclusion
Transportation service from your hotel in Alexandria and return.
An accredited tour guide.
Admission fees to the mentioned historical places.
All transport is by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Bottled water.
All service charges and taxes are included
Exclusion
Any extras not mentioned.
Personal spending.
Tipping.
Prices are applicable during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.
Itinerary
You will be picked up in front of your hotel in Alexandria or from the port of Alexandria to start your tour of Wadi Natrun in a private air-conditioned car with a guide who will provide you with rare information about the most important monasteries in Wadi Natrun.
You will be taken to Deir al-Baramus Sacred, about 12 kilometers from the Cairo-Alexandria road. The monastery has towering walls built after the sixth barbarian raid in 817, 11 meters high and two and a half meters wide, as well as a palace used for hospitality and two lighthouses.
Then you will visit the Monastery of Saint Bishoy, one of the largest archaeological monasteries in the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the late 4th century AD. On this day you will also explore Wadi El Syrian, it is one of the four surviving monasteries in Wadi Natrun enjoy a delicious lunch, and then be transferred to your hotel in Alexandria.
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One day might not be enough to fully explore Wadi El Natrun, as it is a historically and culturally rich area in Egypt with multiple monasteries and sites of interest. Wadi El Natrun, also known as the Nitrian Desert, is famous for its Coptic monasteries, which hold significant religious and historical value.
There are four main monasteries in Wadi El Natrun:
Deir Anba Bishoy is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in the region, known for its beautiful architecture and spiritual significance.
Deir al-Suryani: Known for its ancient church and historical artifacts
Deir Abu Makar: Also known as the Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great, it's one of the largest and oldest monasteries in the area.
Deir el-Baramus is the oldest surviving monastery in Wadi El Natrun, famous for its historical manuscripts and architecture.
The Montaza Palace, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Roman Amphitheater are just a few of Alexandria's main tourist destinations.
Yes, the Alexandria National Museum is a popular choice for history enthusiasts. It houses a vast collection of artifacts that showcase the city's ancient past, so take the opportunity when in Alexandria to see this valuable site.
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