Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and El Alamein Trip
Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and El Alamein Trip
After picking you up from your hotel in Cairo, we'll travel to the desert area of Wadi El Natrun, located about two hours from the Egyptian capital.
Our first stop is at the Monastery of Saint Pishoy. Standing in front of the magnificent white domes, which contrast sharply with the red desert landscapes, we'll learn all about the history of the saint who founded the abbey. You'll also learn how that episode has been wiped from the annals of history and why that may have been intentional.
Our next visit takes place at the Monastery of Saint Mary Deipara, commonly known as the Syrian monastery, which is dedicated to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Inside, we'll admire tons of incredible visual artifacts, such as the beautiful frescoes on the ceilings.
Our next stop on the tour is Deir Baramos, known as "the monastery of the Romans". During the visit, we'll also learn all about the princes Maximus and Domitius, who founded this sacred place.
From Deir Baramos, we then head to El Alamein, an Egyptian coastal town that was the setting for one of the key battles of World War II. In order to learn more about this historic event, we'll visit the city's Military Museum, where we'll see a variety of tanks and other weapons used in warfare. We'll also visit the War Cemetery, where the bodies of the soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty are laid to rest.
Then, following a quick break during which you can rest and have some food, we'll return to Cairo and drop you at your hotel.
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by air–conditioned bus or minibus
English–speaking guide during the trip
Admission to the monuments visited
Bottle of mineral water
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 30 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Dunas Travel
Corporate name: Dunas Travel
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
