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Trip to St. Simeon Monastery

About this experience

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.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

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guide languages option 1
Pickup included
guide languages option 2
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesArabic (live guide), German (live guide), zh-TW (live guide), ru (live guide), Portuguese (live guide), Japanese (live guide), el (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • 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
  • Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return English Egyptologist guide

Not included

  • Personal spending
  • Tipping

Itinerary and highlights

Enjoy your Day Trip To St. Simeon Monastery. You will be transferred from your hotel in Aswan to St. Simeon Monastery 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

  • Kindly note: if your hotel is on Soheil Island, Hisa Island, aswan airport or any Nubian hostel, there will be an extra cost.

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Guide
  • German — Guide
  • zh-TW — Guide
  • ru — Guide
  • Portuguese — Guide
  • Japanese — Guide
  • el — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Sun Pyramids Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Kindly note: if your hotel is on Soheil Island, Hisa Island, aswan airport or any Nubian hostel, there will be an extra cost.
Which guide languages are listed?
Arabic (live guide), German (live guide), zh-TW (live guide), ru (live guide), Portuguese (live guide), Japanese (live guide), el (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–8; Adult tickets: age 9+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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