Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and El Alamein Trip

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Discover the monastic complex of Wadi El Natrun and the location of the famous battle of El Alamein when you take our fantastic trip from Cairo.

Details

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

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

7.1

Very good 149 Travelers·11 reviews

May 14, 2025
Raul
Chillan, Chile
Despite the long two-hour drive from Giza, you can learn a lot from seeing the rural landscape along the road, with crops and fields that liven up the...
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May 2, 2025
Elin
Argentina
This is a very interesting excursion if you have extra days in Cairo. You visit lesser-known places that are different from the rest of Egypt. The Wor...
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August 13, 2022
Pedro Hernandez
Spain
A highly recommended excursion, both for the historical significance of the battle of El Alamein, and for the beauty of the monasteries. Little freque...
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November 22, 2019
Fabrizio
Novara, Italy
Una bellissima esperienza per incontrare la religiosità cristiana egiziana. Una toccante visita al luogo della battaglia di El Alamein ed il sacrario ...
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February 5, 2024
Anónimo
Spain
It was a very interesting excursion, the guide Ahmed made sure we understood the places we visited. Highly recommended.
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Discover the monastic complex of Wadi El Natrun and the location of the famous battle of El Alamein when you take our fantastic trip from Cairo.

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.

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Discover the monastic complex of Wadi El Natrun and the location of the famous battle of El Alamein when you take our fantastic trip from Cairo.

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.

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.

Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and El Alamein Trip