Trip to St. Simeon Monastery

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Trip to St. Simeon Monastery excursions provide an unforgettable historical journey across the West Bank desert hills opposite Elephantine Island. Booking this academic Trip to St. Simeon Monastery through Tour Guides Egypt guarantees an expert-led morning exploring 6th-century Coptic monastic architecture without dealing with stressful camel ride haggling. Our historians structured this desert itinerary so you can cross the Nile smoothly, ride camels past golden sand dunes, and step inside one of Egypt's best-preserved Christian fortress complexes. Choosing to visit St. Simeon Monastery allows you to discover ancient frescoes, original monk cells, and the legendary life story of Anba Hatre, bishop of Syene.

Conclusion

Step inside ancient Christian history and explore fortress ruins on a private Trip to St. Simeon Monastery.

Contact the reservations team at Tour Guides Egypt today to schedule your desert departure.

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Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Included & Excluded

Included

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

Excluded

Personal Spending.
Tipping

Tour HighLights

HighLights

Simeon Monastery

Itinerary

Day 1

St. Simeon Monastery Tour in Aswan

Camel Ride to the Monastery:Embark on an authentic camel ride across the desert landscapes of Aswan toward the southern tip of Elephantine Island to explore the ancient Monastery of St. Simeon (Anba Hatre).
Discover the Desert Fortress:Step inside this remarkable 7th-century abandoned fortress monastery, originally dedicated to Anba Hatre, a 4th-century anchorite who was consecrated as the Bishop of Syene (Aswan) by Patriarch Theophilus.
Fascinating History & Legends:Learn about the history of Anba Hatre, who chose a life of ascetic practice and chastity following his marriage, studying under Saint Baiman and following the teachings of Saint Antony during the era of Theodosius I.
Guided Transfer:Conclude your historical desert excursion with a comfortable drop-off back at your Aswan hotel accompanied by your tour guide.

Trip to St. Simeon Monastery

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