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Private Trip: St Simeon Monastery including Motorboat and Camel Ride

4.0 (3 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Trip: St Simeon Monastery including Motorboat and Camel Ride

About this activity

Enjoy riding a Camel to visit St. Simeons Monastery on this Private 3.5 hour Tour on Aswan’s Elephantine Island. As you explore the 7th Century Site view traces of fresco paintings, learn the story of the Monks who used the Island for missionary trips into Nubia and see the writings left by Islamic Pilgrims during their journeys to Mecca

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Reflections Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: English speaking Guide
  • Included: Entrance fees
  • Included: Bottled water provided during your tours and transfers
  • Included: All service charges & taxes
  • Included: Entry/Admission of St Simeon Monastery
  • Included: All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
  • Included: Pick up services from hotel & return

Not included

  • Not included: Any optional tours
  • Not included: Tipping

Itinerary

  1. Monastery of St. Simeon

    3 hours Admission included

    Our qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your Hotel/Nile Cruise in Aswan by Private A/C Vehicle to transfer you to your Motor Boat for your trip to St. Simoen Monastery which is located at the southern tip of Elephantine Island. When you have arrived you will ride a Camel to the Monastery.The original name of this Monastery was Anba Hatre, As you tour around the Monastery you will be able to take in the view of the desert below as you stand at the top of the hill. After this fabulous visit relax and enjoy your drive back to your hotel/nile cruise in Aswan..

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Old Cataract Aswan
  • We Pick Up All Travelers From Any Point In Aswan

We Pick Up All Travelers From Any Point In Aswan

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%
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Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.0 out of 5 · 3 reviews
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Private Trip: St Simeon Monastery including Motorboat and Camel Ride

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