St. Simeon Monastery
Spend a sensational day tour to St. Simeon Monastery which is located on a hill in the desert on the west bank of the Nile River in Aswan. It is one of the largest and best-preserved Coptic monasteries in Egypt. Most of the construction is said to have taken place during the 7th century and the site was historically significant for Nubian Christians
Tour Itineraries
mon ami TRAVEL representative will pickup you from hotel in Aswan and transfer you to Aswan river Nile banks, and ride a short felucca trip to the island where the monastery is located, then ride a camel to reach St. Simeon Monastery.
This marvelous Monastery was founded in the 7th century and was dedicated to Anba Hadraa (a 4th century monk). It was also known as Deir Anba Sim'an, according to the earlier Arabic and Coptic sources.
After visit ends, you will ride the felucca boat back to Aswan city, and then transferred by car to you hotel
Tour Info
| Trip Duration | 3 hours approximately |
|---|---|
| Trip Type | Historical Coptic Monastery |
| Trip runs | Daily |
| Starting from | Your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan |
| Ends in | Your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan |
| Pickup Time | 08:00 AM |
Tour Price
| Single Person | 2-4 Persons | 5-9 Persons | 10-14 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| US$ 73 | US$ 46 | US$ 36 | US$ 27 |
Price Includes:
- Round trip transfers from and to your location in Aswan
- All transfers by air conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking tour guide (All major languages are available)
- Entrance fees
- Taxes and service charge
- Assistance of mon ami TRAVEL during trip
Price Excludes:
- Tips and gratuities
- Meals except where indicated
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
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