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Discover Wadi El Natrun's monastic history while traveling with Cairo Top Tours
With a professional guide from Cairo Top Tours, you will begin your excursion exploring Alexandria by visiting Wadi El Natrun monastic sites infamous for their natural beauty and historical value. The ancient location of Wadi El Natrun functioned as one of the world's longest-enduring habitats of monasteries, which directed Christian monastic customs toward European adoption. The monastic complex of Wadi El Natrun housed fifty monasteries throughout history, yet four surviving sanctuaries nowadays demonstrate how these sites endured elemental threats and the passage of centuries.
Your tour starts at Deir Anba Bishoi (Monastery of St. Bishoi), which takes its name from the revered body of the saint found inside the building. This religious site maintains both spiritual character and antique sacred art and holy objects.
Deir El-Suryani (Monastery of Al-Suryan) stands out as the tiniest but best-preserved monastery that exists today. You will find tranquility at this site because its elegant architecture blends with its relaxing environment.
Then, you will visit the oldest enclosed Deir al-Baramus (Monastery of Baramus) among the four active monasteries. Visitors will find this important historical site attractive because of its peaceful setting that allows full appreciation of monastic origins.
The remarkable sites seduce to completion, at which point you can take pleasure in a fine dining experience at one of the local restaurants. Your day tour ends with comfortable hotel transportation to Alexandria from where it began.