Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

10-Hour Wadi El Natrun Monasteries Tour with Coptic Heritage

10 Hours Round trip from وادى النطرون، طريق دير الانبا بيشوي، El Beheira Desert Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Wadi El Natrun, the birthplace of Christian Monasticism
02 Visit Deir al-Baramus, the oldest and most isolated surviving monastery
03 See Deir Anba Bishoi, where the saint's body remains in the monastery
04 Discover Deir El-Suryani, the smallest and most compact of the 3 monasteries

Visit the historic monasteries of Wadi El Natrun, the birthplace of Christian Monasticism, on this 10-hour tour. Explore Deir al-Baramus, Deir Anba Bishoi, and Deir El-Suryani, where Coptic monks still live and work. Discover the history, traditions, and spiritual significance of these remarkable monastic sites with your tour guide.

Continue to Deir Anba Bishoi, where the saint's body is still kept in the monastery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Wadi El Natrun

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wadi El Natrun Monasteries Exploration

Start your tour by meeting your Wadi El Natrun tour guide at the hotel.
Travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace of Christian Monasticism.
Upon arrival, visit Deir al-Baramus, the oldest of the surviving 3 monasteries and the most isolated.
Continue to Deir Anba Bishoi, where the saint's body is still kept in the monastery.
End your trip with a visit to Deir El-Suryani, the smallest and most compact of the 3 monasteries.