It is one of the largest and well-preserved Coptic monasteries in Egypt. At one time, it was said that close to a thousand monks called it home. Perched on a hill opposite Elephantine Island it is quite a unique site.

Schedule:
Everyday
Duration:
Approx. 3-4 hours
Pickup Time:
09:00 AM - we can change the time to suit you
Tour Prices:
Single
2- 3 Persons
4-6 Persons
7-10 Persons
80 $
55 $
50 $
40 $
Itinerary:
Tour guide will be waiting you.
You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.

From the moment your tour starts, your guide will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.

You will be transferred from your hotel in Aswan to St. Simoen 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.

Finally your tour guide will escort you to your hotel in Aswan.

Includes:
·         Pick up services from your hotel in Aswan and return.
·         All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
·         Professional tour guide
·         Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
·         All taxes & service charge
Excludes:
·         Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
·         Personal expenses
·         Tipping.