Saint Simeon Monastery and Anba Hatre Monastery trip in Aswan

6 hours Private tour

St. Simoen Monestery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Make your memories in one of the best trips ever, and visit one of the most spiritual places in Egypt, St. Simeon Monastery, the monastery located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island. Originally known as Anba Hatre Monastery, this structure dates back to the 6th century.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Dahab Safari Day Tours

Ages: Adults (4–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pickup service from your hotel in Aswan and return
Included: Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Any extras not mentioned in the program
Not included: Personal spending

Itinerary

Monastery of St. Simeon

2 hours Admission included

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