Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Wadi El-Natrun Monastery Tour from Alexandria

8 Hours Round trip from Alexandria Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Wadi El-Natrun, the cradle of Christian monasticism
02 Visit Deir al-Baramus, the oldest surviving monastery in the valley
03 See Deir Anba Bishoi, where the remains of Saint Bishoi rest
04 Discover Deir El-Suryani, the smallest and most compact monastery

Embark on an 8-hour tour by modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, renowned as the cradle of Christian monasticism. Once home to around 50 monasteries, this sacred desert valley now preserves four that have survived into modern times. Visit Deir al-Baramus, the oldest and most isolated of the surviving monasteries, continue to Deir Anba Bishoi, where the remains of Saint Bishoi rest, and explore Deir El-Suryani, the smallest and most compact of the four.

Embark on an 8-hour tour by modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, renowned as the cradle of Christian monasticism.

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What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Alexandria, Wadi El Natrun

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

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The itinerary

Day 01

Wadi El-Natrun Monasteries Tour from Alexandria

Drive in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace of Christian monasticism.
There were once about 50 monasteries here, but only four have survived into modern times.
Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus, the oldest of the surviving four monasteries and, in many ways, the most isolated.
Then proceed to Deir Anba Bishoi, where the body of Saint Bishoi remains in the monastery.
End your trip with a visit to Deir El-Suryani, the smallest and most compact of the four monasteries.