Day 1: Wadi El Natrun Monastery Tour from Cairo
Morning – Departure from Cairo
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Pick up from your hotel in Cairo by your private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.
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Enjoy a comfortable drive (approx. 1.5 hours) through the desert roads towards Wadi El Natrun.
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Your guide will introduce the significance of this valley in Christian history along the way.
First Stop – Monastery of Anba Bishoy
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Visit the most famous monastery in Wadi El Natrun, founded in the 4th century.
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Explore its ancient churches, watchtowers, and the relics of Saint Bishoy.
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Learn about its role as a center of Coptic monastic life.
Second Stop – El-Suryan Monastery (Monastery of the Syrians)
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Discover the unique Syrian influence brought by monks who settled here in the 6th century.
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Admire the well-preserved frescoes, old manuscripts, and ancient icons.
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Enjoy a peaceful walk inside the monastery’s gardens and courtyards.
Third Stop – El-Baramous Monastery
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The oldest of the four monasteries, dating back to the 4th century.
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Explore the church of the Virgin Mary and see relics of early saints.
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Understand how it played a vital role in the history of Egyptian monasticism.
Optional Stop – St. Macarius Monastery
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If time permits, visit St. Macarius Monastery, still home to over 100 monks.
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Learn about its ongoing contribution to theological studies and spiritual life.
Lunch Break
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Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant or arranged meal on the way back to Cairo.
Afternoon – Return to Cairo
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Relax on your drive back.
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Drop-off at your hotel in Cairo in the late afternoon.
