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Trip to St.Simeon Monastery

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Duration
4 hours
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Group size
Small group
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Schedule
Daily
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Cancellation
Free cancellation
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Pickup
Your Hotel in Aswan

Overview

Enjoy your Day Trip to St. Simeon Monastery that is located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island. Originally known as Anba Hatre Monastery, this structure dates back to the 6th century.

Highlights

  • Negotiating with camel drivers is a real Egypt low point—and the visitor never wins. Enjoy all the fun of a bumpy, humpy ride with none of the haggling as you steer your steed to St. Simeon Monastery, a fortress-like 7th-century monastery on Elephantine Island

  • Ride a camel from the boat landing to the southern tip of Elephantine Island

  • Explore the keep, courtyards, and church, still graced with partial frescoes

  • See the monks’ cells and original rock caves of the saints and Uncover the monastery’s 6th-century origins and 11th-century rebuilding from an Egyptologist guide

  • Very comfortable – Pickup and drop off from / to your location in Aswan

  • Suitable for all ages and genders.

 

What's Included

βœ” Included

  • Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return English Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places.
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • All service charges and taxes.

✘ Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the program.
  • Personal spending.
  • Tipping.

What to Expect

Experience the grandeur and serenity of the ancient fortress monastery of St Simeon by signing up for The Egyptian's camelt ride to the Southern tip of Elephantine Island. During this breathtaking excursion, your tour guide will show you the archaeological remains of the monastery, which dates back to the 7th century AD and explain the tradition and significance behind the Anchorite's devoted life. After exploring the monastery, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Aswan.

Cancellation Policy

Prices:
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children Policy:
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

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