Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

3-Hour St. Simeon Monastery Tour from Aswan with Egyptologist Guide

3 Hours Round trip from Qism Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the fortress-like 7th-century St. Simeon Monastery
02 Discover the monastery opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island
03 Explore the principal church, among the oldest of its kind in Egypt
04 Learn about the monastery first known as Anba Hatre Monastery

Take a trip to the fortress-like 7th-century St. Simeon Monastery, rebuilt in the 10th century and dedicated to St. Simeon. On this 3-hour tour from Aswan, discover this remarkable monastery opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island and visit its principal church, built in the first half of the eleventh century, or possibly earlier in the tenth century. It represents the oldest of its kind in Egypt.

Discover the principal church of the monastery, built during the first half of the eleventh century, or possibly earlier in the tenth century, which represents the oldest of its kind in Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Aswan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

St. Simeon Monastery Discovery from Aswan

Start your tour by meeting your tour guide at your hotel in Aswan.
Drive to St. Simeon Monastery, located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island.
Visit the Monastery of St. Simeon, first called Anba Hatre Monastery.
Discover the principal church of the monastery, built during the first half of the eleventh century, or possibly earlier in the tenth century, which represents the oldest of its kind in Egypt.

The route