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Saint Simeon Monastery and Anba Hatre Monastery trip in Aswan

About this experience

Make your memories in one of the best trips ever, and visit one of the most spiritual places in Egypt, St. Simeon Monastery, the monastery located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island. Originally known as Anba Hatre Monastery, this structure dates back to the 6th century.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Bottled water
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup service from your hotel in Aswan and return
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Personal spending

Itinerary and highlights

You will be transferred from your hotel in Aswan to St. Simoen Monestery which is located opposing the southern tip of the Elephantine Island. Firstly, it was called Anba Hatre Monastery. The principal church of the Monastery was built during the first half of the eleventh century ( or possibly earlier, in the tenth century ) and represents the oldest of its kind in Egypt

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick up: Aswan hotels

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Dahab Safari Day Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Available tour options

  • Pickup included

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