About this experience
Discover one of the most interesting location in Aswan , this Coptic monastery is the oldest and biggest monastery in the region of Aswan , the guide will explain to you the history of the monastery and he will show you a lot of details inside the monastery.
The guide will pick you up from your hotel and go to the monastery by road it takes about 45 minutes driving you will enjoy seeing the western desert of Aswan and some sand dunes around the monastery.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- entrance fee to the monastery
Itinerary and highlights
Discover one of the best monuments in Aswan
The ruins of the old Christian monastery, the largest ancient Coptic architecture complex in Egypt, known as the monastery of St. Simeon, are located in the Aswan desert, in 700 meters from the west bank of the Nile, opposite to the island of Elephantine.
Coptic and Arabic historical sources are calling this monastery as the monastery of Anba-Hatra (Hidra, Hadri). The name of St. Simeon was given to this place much later. This is the last name, by which the monastery is known until our days, but the history of it's renaming is lost in the centuries. The Holy Hatra was an anchorite, consecrated by the bishop of Aswan Patriarch Theophilus (385-412) and who died in the time of Emperor Theodosius I (379-395). Whether the monastic settlement in this area existed before these times is unknown, but the wall paintings found in the rock caves under the brick ruins, date them by the VI-VII centenary.
Meeting and pickup information
- You can wait in front of KFC restaurant on the kornish of Aswan and the guide will pick you up from there , he will be holding a signboard of your name .
- We will pick you up from any hotel or guest house in Aswan
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- GuideLouxor
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Van: Toyota highace Pickup included
- Sedan: Byd & Kia Pickup included
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