The tour to Wadi El Natroun from Cairo is a trip to a desert oasis located in the Western Desert of Egypt, about 140 km northwest of Cairo.
➡ Explore the history of ancient monasteries in Wadi El Natroun.
➡ Look in on the monasteries ( Monasteries of Baramus, Saint Bishoy, Abu Makar, and El Suryan).
➡ Have some lunch at the end of the tour.
➡ Drop you back at Cairo Hotel.
Book this magical tour to witness the rich and majestic treasures of Egypt.
Wadi El Natroun is an oasis located in the Western Desert of Egypt, about 140 km northwest of Cairo. It is known for its four ancient monasteries, each belonging to a different Christian denomination. Wadi El Natroun is also home to the Wadi El Natroun Museum, which showcases the history and culture of the area, and Al Deir Al Ahmar, an ancient Christian church.
The Monastery of Baramus, also known as "Deir Al Baramus," in Arabic, is one of the Wadi El Natroun monasteries that was founded in 340 AD. St Macarius built it in the same location where he had stayed and dedicated himself to serving the Christian faith.
The Monastery of Saint Bishoy is one of the four ancient monasteries located in Wadi El Natroun, an oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt. The monastery is named after Saint Bishoy, an Egyptian monk and theologian who lived in the 4th century AD. It is an active Coptic Orthodox monastery, and it is considered a pilgrimage site for Coptic Christians. It contains many religious artifacts, frescoes, and manuscripts, as well as a church dedicated to Saint Bishoy.
The Monastery of Abu Makar, also known as the Monastery of Saint Macarius, is one of the four ancient monasteries located in Wadi El Natroun, an oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt. The monastery is named after Saint Macarius the Great, who lived in the 4th century AD. It contains many religious artifacts, frescoes, and manuscripts, as well as a church dedicated to Saint Macarius.
El Suryan Monastery is a Coptic Orthodox monastery located in the Western Desert of Egypt. It is also known as the Monastery of the Syrians or the Monastery of Saint Jeremiah the Prophet. It is considered a pilgrimage site for Coptic Christians. The monastery contains many religious artifacts, frescoes, and manuscripts, as well as a church dedicated to Saint Jeremiah.
Moreover, delicious lunch is served.
A fabulous tour comes to an end, and we will drive you back to your Cairo Hotel.