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

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Private Trip to St. Simeon Monastery

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesArabic (live guide), English (live guide)

Tour arrangementPrivate experience

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

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

- Bottled water during your trip
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
- Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return English Egyptologist guide
- All service charges and taxes

Not included

- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- 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

You will be transferred from your hotel 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
English — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

This is Egypt Tours

Meeting points and locations

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.

What are the pickup arrangements?

You will be transferred from your hotel
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), English (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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