Private Tour
Private tour to Wadi Natrun Monasteries
Overview
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7 hours
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Discover the monastic complex of Wadi El Natrun with an entrance for all opened monasteries, and the location of the Nile Delta, time to discover Egypt’s rich Christian history at Wadi El Natrun
Visit four ancient monasteries with a private guide
Talk to priests and monks about their beliefs and daily lives
Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transport
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Wadi El Natrun
Tour Guide will pick-up you from your hotel in Cairo/Giza, and then drive around 1.5 hours with a modern air-conditioned vehicle/van to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. There used to be 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, you will meet some Egyptian priests who will introduce the site to you and give you a lot of information about it. Then proceed to Deir Anba Bishoi, whose body is still in the monastery.
Deir Anba Bishoi
Continue your trip to Deir Abu Maqar, it is also called Anba Makaryus Monastery, which is the richest monastery now in Wadi El-Natrun, as it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the extensive farm which spreads in front of it.
What‘s Included
Entrance Fees
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
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Private tour to Wadi Natrun Monasteries
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Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Possibly life-changing - visit a place that changed all of Christendom!
X6608COalisonm,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First of all - make no mistake: this is a barebones tour - don't expect a luxury vehicle, fancy lunch... - but if you want to see the most important monastic sites in the world and speak with the monks themselves (who are the real stars of this tour - dedicated, devoted and fascinating people), this is the way to do it. I went with a lot of background in monasticism and this rounded it out in a way I couldn't have anticipated. My husband went with no background and said he learned a tremendous amount - and came away with a newfound respect for the religious life (this from someone who already has a good friend who is a Cistercian monk). Many thanks to Wahel and Ahmed (our tour coordinator and driver)!
Very good experience!
JB B,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very good experience with our driver and the guide, George. Both of them were right on time, pleasant, and accommodating to our group. They allowed us to customize the experience according to our interests. We enjoyed the day.
Private vist and stay in Wadi Natrun Monasteries.
thomasrR8785IQ,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent journey to Wadi Natrun with the assistance of Kemet Tours. Your staff and driver were welcoming, knowledgeable and very kind. I recommend this agency to others.
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