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Private Trip: St Simeon Monastery including Motorboat and Camel Ride

About this experience

Enjoy riding a Camel to visit St. Simeons Monastery on this Private 3.5 hour Tour on Aswan’s Elephantine Island. As you explore the 7th Century Site view traces of fresco paintings, learn the story of the Monks who used the Island for missionary trips into Nubia and see the writings left by Islamic Pilgrims during their journeys to Mecca

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • English speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottled water provided during your tours and transfers
  • All service charges & taxes
  • Entry/Admission of St Simeon Monastery
  • All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
  • Pick up services from hotel & return

Not included

  • Any optional tours
  • Tipping

Itinerary and highlights

Our qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your Hotel/Nile Cruise in Aswan by Private A/C Vehicle to transfer you to your Motor Boat for your trip to St. Simoen Monastery which is located at the southern tip of Elephantine Island. When you have arrived you will ride a Camel to the Monastery.The original name of this Monastery was Anba Hatre, As you tour around the Monastery you will be able to take in the view of the desert below as you stand at the top of the hill. After this fabulous visit relax and enjoy your drive back to your hotel/nile cruise in Aswan..

Meeting and pickup information

  • We Pick Up All Travelers From Any Point In Aswan

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Guide
  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Reflections Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

  • Pickup included

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