Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and El Alamein Trip

Discover the monastic complex of Wadi El Natrun and the site of the historic battle of El Alamein on our trip from Cairo.

Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and El Alamein Trip

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and travel to Wadi El Natrun, approximately two hours from the city.

Our first stop is the Monastery of Saint Pishoy, where we will learn about the history of the saint who founded this abbey and the reasons why this chapter may have been omitted from historical records.

Next, we will visit the Monastery of Saint Mary Deipara, or the Syrian monastery, dedicated to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Here, we will appreciate the visual artifacts, including stunning frescoes.

The tour continues to Deir Baramos, known as "the monastery of the Romans." We will discuss the history of its founders, princes Maximus and Domitius.

From Deir Baramos, we will proceed to El Alamein, noted for its role in World War II. We will visit the Military Museum, featuring various tanks and weapons. A visit to the War Cemetery will honor the soldiers who died in combat.

After a brief break for rest and food, we will return to Cairo and drop you off at your hotel.