Private Guided Day Trip to Wadi El Natrun and Monasteries from Cairo
From USD 90
Now the area is famous for its ancient Coptic Orthodox monasteries, some of the oldest in the whole world, and still used.
Wadi el Natrun is an area located about 56 miles (90km) northwest of Cairo at a level of only 75.5 ft (23m) below sea level. In ancient Egypt the area was used for getting natron salt, which was used for dehydrating mummies in the process of mummification. Now it is a very important center for monastic life of the Coptic Orthodox Church. It has some of the earliest Christian monasteries of the world. Some of them date back to the fourth century. Visiting them is rare chance to watch the beautiful icons, paintings and the monastic life.
You will be picked up early in the morning at 7am from your hotel by your private tour guide for the ca. 90 min drive. First, have a look at the Monastery of the Romans (Deir Al Baramus), then Anba Beshoy (St. Boshoi's) Monastery, next the Monastery of the Syrians (Deir al-Surian), and lastly the Monastery of St. Macarius (Deir Abu Magar, Abu Maker).Lunch in the monasteries is included. You will be transferred back to your hotel after the tour finishes.
Departure Point
Your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Departure Time
7:00 AM
Duration
8h
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Inclusions
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan with free WiFi
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Prices Per Person in U.S.D ($)
Adults prices
- Single Person = 150 $
From 2 to 4 People = 135 $
From 5 to 8 People = 125 $
from 9 to 15 people = 90 $
Children prices
Child from (6 to10.99 Y ) = 75 $ - Child Below 6 Years = Free
Highlights
- Family friendly
- Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Led by a qualified Egyptologist