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Aswan St. Simeon Monastery Private Half-Day Tour with Camel Ride

4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Aswan St. Simeon Monastery Private Half-Day Tour with Camel Ride

About this activity

Take a break from ancient temples to see the Monastery of St. Simeon on a private half-day trip from Aswan. Catch a boat across the River Nile and ride a camel to this 6th- to 11th-century sanctuary dedicated to St. Simeon (Anba Hatre), and once home to 1,000 monks. Explore the monks’ dwellings and see the church with its fragmented frescoes, as you learn the monastery’s history. Hotel transfers, guide, boat ride, and admission included.

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Arabic, German, Russian, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Ancient Egypt Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Bottled water: A bottle of water during your trip
  • Included: Private English Speaking guide
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
  • Included: All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Pick up services from hotel & return

Not included

  • Not included: Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Not included: Tipping Kitty
  • Not included: Camel Riding per Person $15

Itinerary

  1. Monastery of St. Simeon

    2 hours Admission not included

    Take a break from ancient temples to see the Monastery of St. Simeon on a private half-day trip from Aswan. Catch a boat across the River Nile and ride a camel to this 6th- to 11th-century sanctuary dedicated to St. Simeon (Anba Hatre), and once home to 1,000 monks. Explore the monks’ dwellings and see the church with its fragmented frescoes, as you learn the monastery’s history. Hotel transfers, guide, boat ride, and admission included.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Fenti Nubian Resort
  • Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan
  • Blue Lotus Nile Suites Aswan Hotel
  • Achertod Nubian Hotel
  • Aswan Airport
  • Samara Guest House
  • Crystala Guest House
  • Ramsis Hotel
  • Tolip Aswan Hotel
  • Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
  • Aswan Plaza Hotel

and 53 more pickup points

Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located aswan hotels.

Using your ticket

We deliver entry tickets in the historical sites.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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