Day Tour to Wadi El Natrun: Travel back in time to the birthplace of the monastic tradition in the very spiritual cradle of Egypt. Our dedicated and specialized Egyptologist will take you on a memorable excursion through the key Christian holy places in Egypt, that house the oldest and most important of the Christian monasteries in existence. You will learn the story of the Desert Fathers and of the very birth of the monastic system.
This unique journey forms part of our outstanding range of Egypt Tours. Travel through the tranquil and austere desert plains of Wadi El Natrun and examine some of the oldest Christian monasteries. Wonder at the spiritual architectural achievements of the first Christian Egyptians, visit churches rich in ancient icons and illuminated manuscripts and walk among the holy sites frequented for so many centuries by the monks who chose a life of prayer and seclusion. An excellent Cairo Day Tour & Excursion which you will find truly fascinating.
You are picked up at your hotel at 08:00 am with your private Egyptologist guide to visit Wadi El Natrun, the most famous of early Christian monasteries. This ancient monastery complex, lying in the Egyptian desert, has been considered one of the most important centers of early Christian monasticism in the world, the home to various saints, prophets and monks who dedicated their lives to God in the middle of the desert.
First visit will be to Deir al-Baramus, the oldest still existing monastery in Wadi El Natrun. The monastery is famous for its quiet environment, old churches, and monastic heritage. Next visit will be to Deir Anba Bishoi, considered one of the most holiest monasteries in Egypt, where the saint’s body still exists and is visited by many devoted tourists.
After that we will visit the most important and largest monastery in Wadi El Natrun, Deir Abu Maqar. This monastery has the largest monks community, amazing historical churches, great treasures and has large areas of agricultural land cultivated by the resident monks. Finally we will visit the last of the remaining monasteries, the smallest in the area; Deir El Suryani. The monastery is famous for its outstanding architecture and a lot of unique icons and old manuscripts are available at the monastery.
During the trip your guide will offer interesting details about Christian Monasticism and the life of the Desert Fathers and their everlasting religious traditions that are still existing in the Wadi El Natrun up till now. After visiting those monasteries you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Wander through the spiritual center of Coptic Cairo, one of the essential Old Cairo sites and one of the historical churches, ancient monasteries, and Holy Christian sites in Egypt. Discover the heritage of the Coptic history Egypt, while enjoying one of the prime Cairo cultural and religious destinations.
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Wadi El Natrun is located between Cairo and Alexandria, approximately 110 km northwest of Cairo.
Wadi El Natrun is considered one of the birthplaces of Christian monasticism and has been a spiritual center for monks and pilgrims since the 4th century.
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