Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and El Alamein Trip From Alexandria port

► Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and El Alamein Trip


After picking you up from your Cruise in Alexandria port , we will travel to the desert area of Wadi El Natrun, located about two hours from the Egyptian capital.
► Monastery of Saint Pishoy

Our first stop is at the Monastery of Saint Pishoy. Standing in front of the magnificent white domes which contrast sharply with the red desert landscapes, we will learn all about the history of the saint who founded the abbey. You will also learn how that episode has been wiped from the annals of history and why that may have been intentional.
►Monastery of Saint Mary 

Our next visit takes place at the Monastery of Saint Mary Deipara, commonly known as the Syrian monastery, which is dedicated to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Inside we will admire many wonderful visual artifacts such as the beautiful frescoes of the ceilings.
Our next stop on the tour is Deir Baramos, known as "the monastery of the Romans". During the visit, we will also learn all about the princes Maximus and Domitius who founded this sacred place
► El Alamein
From Deir Baramos we then head to El Alamein, an Egyptian coastal town which was the setting for one of the key battles of World War II. In order to learn more about this historic event,
► Military Museum

we will visit the city's Military Museum, where we will see a variety of tanks and other weapons used in warfare.
►  War Cemetery

We will also visit the War Cemetery, where the bodies of the soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty are laid to rest.
Then, following a quick break during which you can rest and have some food, we will return to Cairo and drop you at your hotel.

►The prices for group 

• ► Private tour for 2-3  Persons 170 Euro Per Person

• ► Private tour for 4-7 Persons 150 Euro Per Person

• ► Private tour for 8-15 Persons 140 euro  Per Person

• ► Private tour for child  85 euro Per child

• ► Private trip for Single traveller 250 Euro Per person

Alamein, driving distance: 259 km,
Duration: 2 hours 43 mins.