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
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 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
- 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.
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