Visit the historic St. Simeon Monastery on a memorable trip from Aswan and explore one of Egypt’s oldest and best-preserved Coptic monasteries.
What's Included
Included in Your Journey
- Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return English Egyptologist guide.
- 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.
Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
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Private A/C vehicle
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October – April
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Aswan (any day)
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Guided
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English, German, French
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None
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Private
Discover the remarkable St. Simeon Monastery, located on the west bank of the Nile opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island. Originally founded in the 6th century and known as Anba Hatre Monastery, this impressive fortress-like structure offers fascinating insights into Egypt’s early Christian history and monastic life.
Explore its ancient walls, churches, and chambers while enjoying beautiful views of the Nile and the surrounding desert landscape.
Highlights
- Enjoy a traditional camel ride without the hassle of bargaining
- Ride across Elephantine Island to St. Simeon Monastery
- Explore the impressive fortress-like monastery complex
- Discover the courtyards, keep, and ancient church with frescoes
- Visit the monks’ cells and the saints’ original rock caves
- Learn about the monastery’s history from an expert Egyptologist guide
- Enjoy comfortable pickup and drop-off in Aswan
- Suitable for all ages and travelers
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Trip of a lifetime
From the pyramids at Giza to the temples of Luxor, every day was perfectly organised. Our guide was knowledgeable, warm and made sure we never felt rushed. Highly recommend Egyptian Trips.
Seamless from start to finish
Booking was easy, the driver was always on time, and the hotels were excellent. The Nile cruise was the highlight of our holiday. We will be back for the desert tour next year.
Knowledgeable guides, no hidden costs
Everything was exactly as described. Our Egyptologist brought the history to life and the whole team was responsive on WhatsApp throughout the trip. Five stars well deserved.
Better than we imagined
A truly authentic experience. The food, the people and the sites all exceeded our expectations. Special thanks to the team for handling every detail so we could just enjoy Egypt.
Felt safe and looked after
As two women travelling alone we felt completely safe and cared for the entire time. The itinerary balanced sightseeing with rest perfectly. Cannot recommend them enough.
Outstanding value
Great communication before the trip and flawless execution once we arrived. Abu Simbel at sunrise was unforgettable. Thank you Egyptian Trips for a wonderful week.