Full-day the Coptic Monasteries in Wadi El Natroun from Alexandria

Alexandria, Egypt, Alexandria, Egypt
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Arabic, German
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

We like to drive you further away of crowds to purify your soul by visiting the Ancient Coptic Monasteries at Wadi El Natroun, where first Coptic Egyptian did create the monasticism in Christianity. Wadi El Natroun is a depression in northern Egypt that is located 23 m below sea level and 38 m below the Nile River level. The valley contains several alkaline lakes, natron-rich salt deposits, salt marshes and freshwater marshes. The place is best known today because its ancient monasteries remain in use. The desert fathers and cenobitic monastic communities used the desert's solitude and privations to develop self-discipline (asceticism). Hermit monks believed that desert life would teach them to eschew the things of this world and follow God's call. Although some of the individual monasteries were eventually abandoned or destroyed, four have remained in use to the present day:• Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great• Paromeos Monastery• Monastery of Saint Pishoy• Syrian Monastery

What to remember

Important info

  • For your maximum enjoyment, please take your sun hat, sunglasses, sun cream, cameras, and small bottles of water and money for tipping.
  • Preferable casual outfits
  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
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What's included
included-item
Entrance fees. Guided tour. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks. Tips (optional)
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Know Before You Go
Highlights

Purify your soul by visiting the Ancient Coptic Monasteries at Wadi El Natroun. Discover the monastic complex of Wadi El Natroun

Operating days

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
Travco Group for Tourism
Meeting Point

During booking, you will be asked to provide your pick-up address. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.