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Private Day Tour
Cairo adventure tour to Wadi El-Natrun Monasteries
Trip overview
Cairo adventure tour to Wadi El-Natrun Monasteries
A Cairo day tour to Wadi El-Natrun Monasteries awaits travelers to explore the Wadi El-Natrun Monasteries, which exist between Cairo and Alexandria. Wadi El-Natrun maintains the earliest and most crucial Christian monasteries in Egypt that date to ancient times. Your Egypt tour go to three Coptic historical monasteries among the four survivors in Wadi El-Natrun to see the beginnings of early Christian history in Egypt, making it one of the most spiritual day trips from Cairo for culture and history lovers.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
Deir Al-Baramus
The oldest monastery in Wadi El-Natrun.
Deir Anba Bishoi
Tied to the life of the Coptic saint Bishop Bishoi.
Deir el-Suryani
A small monastery with exceptional Coptic architecture.
The route
3 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Your guide collects you from your hotel in Cairo for the drive to Wadi El-Natrun.
1
Deir Al-Baramus
Visit Deir Al-Baramus, the oldest and most secluded of the Wadi El-Natrun monasteries and one of the original Christian monastic centres of Egypt.
2
Deir Anba Bishoi
Continue to Deir Anba Bishoi, famed for its historic significance and its ties to the Coptic saint Bishop Bishoi.
3
Deir el-Suryani
Finish at Deir el-Suryani, the smallest of the four Wadi El-Natrun monasteries but rich in history, with exceptional Coptic architecture.
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Expert Egyptologist guide during your Cairo historical tours.
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in Cairo adventure tours.
- All service charges and taxes are included.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
Not included
- Tipping.
- The desert safari from Cairo trip excludes everything that isn't included in the itinerary.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 150/ person
2–4 travellers
US$ 90/ person
5–8 travellers
US$ 80/ person
9–14 travellers
US$ 65/ person
- Prices may vary based on the season and group size.
- Rates typically cover entrance fees, transportation, and guided Egypt tours.
- Cairo adventure tours include standard costs but extra charges will occur for optional activities that are excluded from the package.
- Children's discounts may be available depending on age and operator policy.
- Prices are usually quoted in USD or EGP and may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
Essential information
Before the morning of your tour
We collect you from your hotel in the morning by private vehicle — just tell us your preferred time when you book. Your guide's name and number are sent the evening before.
- Closed walking shoes
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small notes for tips
Phone and camera photography is welcome outdoors; rules inside each monastery are set by the monastery and your guide will explain them on arrival.
The monastery grounds involve some walking; modest dress is expected throughout.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.
Good to know
Day tour FAQs
Yes — from any hotel in Cairo, at no extra cost.
Yes, entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in the price.
Modest, covering clothing is expected when visiting the monasteries.
Wadi El-Natrun sits roughly halfway between Cairo and Alexandria — around a 2-hour drive from Cairo.
Yes — this is a private tour, so just tell your guide on the day.
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