Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

10-Hour Coptic Monasteries Tour from Cairo to Wadi El Natrun

10 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Wadi El Natrun, home to Egypt's earliest Christian monasteries
02 Explore the 4 surviving monasteries from the 50 that once stood in the area
03 Learn about Coptic history and the origins of monastic life in Egypt
04 See Deir Anba Bishoi, Deir El-Baramus, Deir Abu Maqar, and Deir El-Suryan

Embark on this religious excursion and learn about Coptic (Christian) history in Egypt by visiting the 4 surviving monasteries of the 50 that once stood in Wadi El Natrun: Deir Anba Bishoi, Deir El-Baramus, Deir Abu Maqar, and Deir El-Suryan. Gain an overview of Christianity and monastic life, as monasticism originated in Egypt. By the end of the fifth century, there were hundreds of monasteries, along with thousands of cells and caves, scattered throughout the Egyptian desert.

By the end of the fifth century, there were hundreds of monasteries, along with thousands of cells and caves, scattered throughout the Egyptian desert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Wadi El Natrun

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wadi El Natrun Coptic Monasteries Tour

Pick up from your hotel in Cairo.
Drive to Wadi El Natrun, the site of the very first Christian monasteries built in Egypt. In the past, it was home to 50 monasteries, and you will be introduced to the 4 surviving monasteries:
- Deir Anba Bishoi
- Deir El-Baramus
- Deir Abu Maqar
- Deir El-Suryan
Transfer back to your hotel.