Wadi Al Natroun Monastry

Wadi Al Natroun Monastry

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Overview

Get a glimpse of the Christian ancient Egypt through a tour at Wadi Al Natrun Orthodox Monastery, the origin of Christian Monasticism. During the trip you’ll be visiting the four surviving monasteries, starting by Deir Al Baramus

Itinerary

  • 1

    The Holy Family

    Pickup at your Cruise Ship in Alexandria port, heading to Wadi Al Natrun, the origin of Christian Monasticism, the valley contains four surviving monasteries in the modern time. You’ll start with with Deir Al Baramus moving to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery, Deir El Suryani, and Deir Saint Macarius Monastery in Wadi el-Natrun. It is one of four historical monasteries in the Natrun desert, where the Holy Family is reckoned to have been during their trip into Egypt

  • 2

    The Monastry is home to 140 monks

    The monastery is home to 140 monks, and monastic life requires them to worship God and work. This is why they have been farming the area surrounding the monastery. There are different crops cultivated, like mangoes, bananas, dates and olives. There are also fish, cows and poultry. As for the monastery, it has three ancient churches. The first is called Macarius the Great Church. The middle sanctuary in it dates back to the 7th century A.D., and it has a side sanctuary that goes back to the 9th century A.D.

  • 3

    John the Baptist and Prophet Elisha Remains

    This church is home to the remains of two messengers, not only in Christianity, but in all religions. The first is John the Baptist, whom Muslims call Yahya son of Zakaria, and Elisha, mentioned in the Quran as Al-Yasa. The church keeps their remains in metal tubes. Their remains were once in Jerusalem, but were transferred to the monastery in the 10th century A.D. The reverend also said that the church is home to the remains of the three “Macariuses”, that is, three saints named Maqqar. They are Macarius the Great, the founder of monasticism in the 4th century; Macarius of Alexandria, a 5th century saint; and Macarius the Bishop

  • 4

    The 49 monks

    The church was founded to commemorate 49 monks who were killed as they defended the church from Berber raids. The reverend said, “When they raided the monastery, some monks escaped, and others took shelter in the fort. However, these monks faced up to death bravely.” He also said that one of the visitors saw a vision where angels were placing flower garlands on their bodies. This church was built by the end of the 18th century, though they were killed in the 5th century. Back to the door of your Cruise at Alexandria Port


Price Per Person

1 Person(s) Up to 1 Person(s) € 270
2 Person(s) Up to 2 Person(s) € 135
3 Person(s) Up to 3 Person(s) € 125
4 Person(s) Up to 4 Person(s) € 115
5 Person(s) Up to 5 Person(s) € 95
6 Person(s) Up to 6 Person(s) € 80
The Price Includes
  • Alexandria Port Pick-up and Drop-Off (by the cruise exit door)
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide
  • A Bottle of water on board of the vehicle during the route
  • Local lunch en route
  • All taxes and Service charge
The Price does not Include
  • Extras and Personal Expenses
  • Beverage
  • Tipping
Children Policy
  • Child up to 2 years old totally free of charge
  • Child between 2 and 5.99 years old pay 50% of adult rate
  • Child between 6 and 11.99 years old pay 75% of adult rate
  • Child 12+ years old is considered as adult person and pay same rate
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