Wadi El Natroun Monasteries
Description
Drive by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries, only 4 have survived into modern times. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, and in many ways the most isolated, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery. End your trip visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Languages English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Arabic
Highlights
- Drop off at the hotel
- Pick up from the hotel
- Lunch
- Guide
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Gratuities
