Trip to St. Simeon Monastery
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Enjoy your Day Trip To St. Simeon Monastery that is located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island. Originally known as Anba Hatre Monastery, this structure dates back to the 6th century.
The Aswan Tour of St. Simeon Monastery & Camel Ride is perfect for travelers who are interested in:
- Learning about Egyptian history and culture
- Experiencing the beauty of the desert landscape
- Taking a fun and authentic camel ride
- Visiting a unique and ancient Coptic Christian monastery
- Enjoying a delicious traditional Egyptian lunch
Included/Exclude
- 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
- Camel ride
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Personal spending
- Tipping
Itinerary
Enjoy your Day Trip To St. Simeon Monastery. You will be transferred from your hotel in Aswan to St. Simeon 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