Enjoy a day tour to Day tour to monasteries of Wadi Al-Natroun one of the oldest monasteries all over the world and one of the Holy Family steps in Egypt,
visit Monastery of Anba Bishoy, the monastery of the Syriac, the Monastery of El-Baramous end with the Monastery of St. Maqqar
Tour Code : A66 Duration : around 8 hours Tour Location : Alexandria
Tour Type : private tour Pick Up Time : 7 A.M or we can change the time to suit you Run : every day
Tour Highlights:
The Monastery of St. Maqqar,
The Monastery of Anba Bishoy
The Monastery of El
Baramous
The monastery of the Syriac
inclusion
Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo and return
Professional Egyptologist tour guide
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
All transfers by a modern air
conditioned vehicle
Bottled water and Snacks box during your trip
All service charges & taxes
exclusion
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping
Tour Gift
- ( only for tour packages booking )
N.B.
In case of pickup from either Heliopolis or 06th of October Areas, there is a supplement of 10$ per person.
Itinerary
from the early of the 1st century, it said that the area was one of the spots that the holy family passed by during their journey to Egypt then from the beginning of the 4th century when a lot of Christians escape to the area to this huge desert to hide them from the Roman empires who tried to kill them and then they established the Monasticism The region contained about 700 monasteries in the second half of the fourth century AD.
Therefore, the area is considered one of the most honored areas for the followers of the Coptic Orthodox Church first Christian monastic congregation on the land of Wadi al-Natrun dates back to the fourth century AD at the hands of Makar al-Kabir who established the Monastery of St.
Maqqar, so far along with three other monasteries, namely: the Monastery of Anba Bishoy, the Monastery of El-Baramous, and the Monastery of Syrian.
7:00 AM Your Egypt Tours U Us guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby drive around 106 K.
M from Cairo city.
From the moment your tour starts, your guide will give you full attention.
Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.
- Start your tour visit the Monastery of Anba Bishoy date the monastery dates back to its early beginnings of the fourth century A.
D.
, the place of the monastery was a group of Qalali or Monk Ceils (which is the residence of the monks) and a church in the middle surrounding the rocky cave in which Anba Bishoy lived without building walls.
The wall was built to protect the church and the Monks ceils from the Barbarians attack who used to come to attack the monks from time to time to stole everything the monks safe the Monastery now has an area of about two acres and includes five churches, the largest of which is the "Anba Bishoy Church".
It is the largest church in Wadi Natrun, next to a guesthouse, a spacious garden, a library, an archaeological table, and the Well of Martyrs, along with many Monks Ceils a few meters away from the Monastery of Anba Bishoy you will move to the monastery of the Syriac The smallest monastery from the four monasteries located at Wadi al-Natroun This monastery was found in the sixth century AD, the monastery built to take the shape of Noah's Ark the monastery is called first as the Virgin Mary then a group of The Syrian monks comes and live in the Monastery from the late eighth century until the sixteenth century that is why the monastery called now as, "the monastery of the Syriac", the Monastery is famous with its Fortress that build to protect the monks from the Barbarian attacks It was built in the middle of the ninth century AD and is also considered the highest fortress in the Area.
It is built with four floors unusually followed (three floors) and opens its door on the second floor and accesses it with a bridge of wood-based on one of its ends on the door of the fort and from the other on a building opposite the stairs, then It rises as necessary with iron chains
Next, you will move to the Monastery of El-Baramous It was founded c.
335 A.
D.
by Saint Macarius the Great The name Pa-Romeos or that of the Romans may refer to Saints Maximus and Domitius, children of the Roman Emperor Valentinian I, who had their cell at the place of the modern monastery.
According to Coptic tradition, the two saints went to Scetes during the time of Saint Macarius the Great, who tried in vain to dissuade them from staying.
Nevertheless, they stayed and attained perfection before dying at a young age.
On your back, you will visit the Monastery of St.
Maqqar The monastery was founded in approximately 360 AD by Saint Macarius of Egypt who was the spiritual father to more than 4,000 monks of different nationalities.
The monastery has been continuously inhabited by monks since its 4th-century founding.
The monastery is famous for the crypt of Saint John the Baptist and that of Elisha the Prophet the story of founding this crypt is they found by luck while the monks restoring the big Church of Saint Macarius, they discovered below the northern wall of the church, in accordance with the site mentioned in manuscripts from the 11th and 16th centuries found in the library of the monastery.
This is also confirmed by the ecclesiastical tradition of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
The relics were gathered in a special reliquary and placed before the sanctuary of Saint John the Baptist in the church of Saint Macarius.
Drive back to your hotel full of our great experience.
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Prices
Solo Traveller
2 - 3 Persons
4 - 6 Persons
7 - 10 Persons
$ 100
$ 60
$ 40
$ 35
Tour Tips
Hotel Rating in Egypt: Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so Luxury hotels option are always recommended as a minimum in Egypt. As some 5 stars seems like 4 stars or 3 stars according to our clients’ feedback. The 3* & 4 * hotels aren’t recommended at all as we receive complaints about them.
We don’t recommend it, it takes15 to 18 hours on a very noisy train. The toilets are not good and smelly. Food is not good in general. Beds: moderately comfortable. Comment from a client: “However, I am 6’0″ (183 cm) tall and barely fit into the bed — anyone taller would have to curl up.”
If you don’t fancy travelling by overnight sleeper train then upgrade to our flight option. Enjoying extra nights of comfort in 5* hotel accommodation. We recommend that you upgrade this transfer to domestic flight. Extra supplement for a 1 way flight and 1 night at 5 star hotels is 150$ per person. Xmas. New Year and Easter supplements apply. Contact us for rates.
Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile some Cruises itineraries, schedule and sailing times may be updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order
The programs quote the average price of domestic flights with approximate timings. Requests for specific flight times or changes to previously booked reservations may result in changes to the total price of the package. Some flights to sharm or Hurghada are indirect flights via Cairo Airport.
What you can expect during your visit
* Face masks required for travelers in public areas.
* Face masks required for guides in public areas.
* Face masks provided for travelers.
* Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
* Social distancing enforced throughout experience.
* Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas.
* Gear/equipment sanitized between uses.
* Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
* Guides required to regularly wash hands.
* Regular temperature checks for staff Temperature.
* Checks for travelers upon arrival.
* Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms.
We apply the highest safety standards to keep the customer from infection with the Corona virus in all tourists ’places they visits during the tour.
Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound. The prices quoted per person per tour all inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible. Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
* 0 - 05.99 Free of Charge.
* 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
* 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
* The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.
Skip queues on arrival save time and complicated procedures. our rep will have your
visa already prepared for you. Just send us copy of your passport. (for most Nationalities but not all Check with your tour operator)
Is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
All tours are included in the main entrance ticket but some archaeological sites need extra tickets to do some extras such as walking inside one of the pyramids to see the deep burial chambers and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or to enter the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor are also available at extra cost.
Comfortable, flat (preferably covered) shoes are needed for the Pyramids and Valley of the Kings. Pack flip flops/sandals to wear aboard the Nile felucca or Nile Cruiser.
It is a customary attitude for expressing one’s satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and can be paid in Sterling or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge.
Children Policy
• Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
• From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price.
• From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price.
• Children aged 12 and over travel at the same fare as adults.
The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.
Payment Policy
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union.
Full refund of payment will be given if cancellation is received 3 days prior to check-in date.
After your tour is confirmed we will email the final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
Check the Weather
Egypt’s weather is usually hot and dry in summer. the summer in Egypt June, July, and August are the hottest months of the year, ranging from 100 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s less hot in Cairo since it’s in the north of Egypt. If you come those months pls bring your cotton clothes.
The coolest (least hot) time to visit is in the months of October to April. It can be pleasantly cool at night time and early morning chilly so If you come those months pls bring with you heavy jacket cotton, Always check the local weather forecast when you’re there to prepare you for what to bring and what to wear when going outside for a tour or a hike.
Sunglasses Are A Must
Probably the most important thing to bring, sunglasses are crucial to enjoying one’s trip in Egypt. Most of the tours will be done in the daytime and the sun is up in Egypt as early as 5 a.m. and as late as 7 p.m. Remember that, so get sunglasses with a little extra juice in them, polarized and/or with UV protection. This is the first thing you should pack because it’s the easiest to forget.
Light-Fabric Clothes
This is a good tip if a person is a light packer and doesn’t want to bring excess clothes. Choose light fabrics for when one needs to wash them, they would easily dry. Plus, it helps a lot in the hot and dry weather. Accidents could happen, stains and such, so bring those breathable clothes. Linen and polyester are good, but the best is a kind of combination of these two and cotton. Rayon is the answer, though it is not a natural fiber, it has the best components of all the other fabrics, specially designed for dry and hot weather. But one can always pack extra if they do not mind the additional weight and hate to wash clothes while on vacation.
Wear The Right Shoes
This is probably more of a reminder than advice. When women pack, they always pack at least two pairs of different shoes. One pair is more formal and elegant, and the other pair is more comfortable and outdoorsy. With every other piece of clothing that we have to be conscious about while enjoying Egypt, we could mix up the shoes we are wearing for the activity we are going to do. Remember to use those comfortable shoes when taking a tour of the Pyramids, as getting there may be via a 5-minute walk, which is what most tourists do. Then, don’t forget to have a nice dinner in a classy restaurant wearing sophisticated high-heeled shoes.
Water Bottle
Hydration is the key to maximizing your fun times in Egypt. If one has a favorite water bottle or a cute container, by all means, bring it on the trip. The temperature in Cairo and at the Pyramids is reason enough to make sure one has some form of hydration on our person.
We can buy those drinks filled with electrolytes, but water is still the best and easy to acquire in all kinds of places. Be sure to drink bottled water instead of the drinking water available in the hotel restaurant or lobbies, tap water, house water, or any kind of water that is not sealed in a bottle.
Sunblock Will Help A Lot
Just like sunglasses, sunblock is an important item one needs to bring on a trip to
Egypt. And just like sunglasses, it could be really expensive if it is purchased in Cairo. It doesn’t much matter what kind an adult uses, whether picking a sun cream, sunscreen, sunblock, or suntan lotion, they are all good. Remember to reapply during the day.
Electronics
These days, people need their electronics wherever they go. They even need them most when going on a vacation. Whether it’s a laptop, a tablet, or a Smartphone, we need it for connectivity and selfies. If it’s other electronic devices, like an amateur or professional-grade camera, one needs to learn a few things about electronics use in Egypt.
The country mainly uses 220 voltage sockets and you will also find strange looking sockets even in your hotel room. They are the round prongs instead of the flat rectangular ones we are used to. Go to an electronics store and ask about voltage adapters for travel overseas.
Medication
It is important to include a medical kit and hygienic items on your packing list, a few basic hygiene items like Antibacterial hand gel, tissues for public restrooms oral care items, scissors, and tweezers also don’t forget to tack with you bandages, antibacterial ointment, ibuprofen, Advil, aspirin, Dramamine, antidiarrhea drugs, re-hydration salts, and sure your Sunscreen.
Important Travel Documents
If we are traveling in a foreign country, we always make sure we have our camera, some money, and a map for when we go out and explore. Sometimes the most important things we tend to leave behind in the safety of our hotel rooms because we don’t want them getting lost or destroyed while we enjoy ourselves outside.
You should always have copies (pics on your phone) of your passport, visa, travel insurance, credit card information, international student card its make 50% discount on most of the sightseeing and your guide or hotel information card
It’s crucial that we have our identification, especially if we are on foreign soil, so there is a simple solution. Important papers that police and other establishments might require of us, we should make copies of and bring them with us wherever we go, problem solved.
A Backpack Will Be Useful
A nice comfortable travel bag is a good companion when travelling alone. Usually, we like sling bags, but cross-strap ones or cross body bags could accentuate one’s chest and that’s not a good image for our friendly locals. Put on and cover it with a matching scarf, or use a nice, cute-looking backpack. Easy to wear, and gives one complete freedom of both arms, Now we’ve got a fashionable bag to put our documents, sunblock, SLR camera, and water bottle in.
Hand Sanitizers
Always have a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you, be sure to whip it out and pour it or Wash your hands every chance you get, before eating and before settling in your hotel room. Better safe than sorry.
Money And Tipping
Tipping is a common thing in Egypt, that’s what a very famous tourist site Use a separate purse if you must for your Egyptian monies, and have them changed to tipping denominations. Tip 10 percent in restaurants (for the waiter), for the tour guide a 20 percent tip is generous enough, around 10 % for drivers, the equivalent of one or two dollars is enough for the other service. If back in a corner, use your Arabic and say shokran or khalas.
Look Into Private Tours
To enjoy a tour in Egypt and avoid getting ripped off by opportunistic locals, a good way to go about is to arrange for a private tour. Use an expert travel agent in Cairo can set this up for you, that way it is guaranteed to be safe and you will not be taken advantage of as a tourist.
If traveling alone, they arrange a group private tour, that’s less expensive and safer. Do not accept offers of private tours and cheap ones from locals, even if they say it’s a special one and that you will not be disappointed. When one knows nothing about the place locally, the best bet is to put your fate in the travel agent’s hands.
Talking To Locals
Locals in Cairo usually know the regular English words like hello, bye, thank you, yes, and no. Here is the opportunity to brag to them about your learned Arabic. If you nail it, they’d be so happy and will let you know.
They appreciate tourists who make an effort to learn and speak their language, they know how hard it is to pronounce correctly. Talk about your family and ask them about theirs and you are golden to them. Avoid the usual conversation taboos, and it’s okay to be late, so if they are, do not make a big fuss about it.
The Tourist Police
Tourist police in Egypt are of the same rank and jurisdiction as the Egyptian National Police. There really is no difference, they are just stationed in places where tourists are mostly and perhaps are above-average in English communication speaking skills.
If we feel weird about something or someone if words are not enough and firm shokrans and multiple khalas don’t change the situation. If one gets to that point where one feels threatened and unsafe, find a Tourist Police officer and they’d be there to help you out. Just remember to get your documents ready as it might get to that point, let’s hope hard this does not happen, but also be ready if it ever comes.
Find governmental stores to buy good quality souvenirs
Before going home, of course, we need to have our souvenirs try to avoid visit Khan El Khalili, Market as it is very hassled there and too much crowed try to ask your guide during the tours they normally know where are the governmental stores.
Have the Time of Your Life
Cairo is a beautiful city and Egypt is one of the most historic and culturally-rich countries in the world. Many people dreamed of going there and never stepped foot in their life. From the Pyramids to the Sphinx, from the Egyptian Museum to the Karnak Temple and the Valley of The Kings tombs, and across and along the Nile River, it is truly a magnificent place to be.
We hope we’ve helped a little on what things to bring and in preparing yourself culturally. But more importantly, you should also prepare to experience one of the times of your life. Safe journey and happy travels!
What you need to take with you during your tour before you leave your hotel:
- Hat.
- Camera.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Sunglasses.
- Sun block.
- Jack in winter for early morning and late night tours.
- Cotton clothes in summer.
- Copy of your passport and travel insurance ( pic on your phone is ok ).
