5-Hours
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Egypt, Aswan
Private Aswan Tour of St Simeon Monastery & Camel ride take a historical tour in Aswan.
take a private tour in Aswan to one of the oldest monasteries in Egypt, the Monastery of St. Simeon the best Off-the-Beaten-Path Sights in Aswan. Learn about its construction dating back to the 7th century, and admire its churches and the tower, still well-preserved today, and learn about the history of Christianity in Egypt to complete your experience, enjoy a camel ride through the ancient sites.
The Highlights of the Aswan Tour of St Simeon Monastery & Camel Ride:
The Aswan Tour of St Simeon Monastery offers a unique historical and cultural experience, combining a scenic camel ride with an exploration of one of Egypt’s oldest monasteries. To make the most of your trip, be sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking through the monastery grounds and pack essentials like sunscreen and sunglasses for the desert heat. The tour typically starts with a camel ride from the Nile to the monastery, where you’ll learn about its history, from its construction in the 7th century to its eventual abandonment. Engage with your guide to get deeper insights into the significance of this ancient Christian site.
Camel Ride Experience: A highlight of the Aswan Tour of St Simeon Monastery is the camel ride through the desert landscape. This experience offers a unique way to approach the ancient monastery, adding an adventurous element to your historical exploration.
Monastery’s Architecture: The St Simeon Monastery itself is a hidden gem, with its towering walls and multi-level structure. Explore the lower stone-built level and the upper mud-brick level, along with the preserved churches and the old tower, which give a glimpse into the monastic life of early Christian Egypt.
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or Cruise in Aswan to cross the Nile then ride your camel to visit St Simeon Monastery. Hear about the history of the historical site of the Monastery of St. Simeon as your guide tells you about its construction in the 7th century. The monastery was dedicated to the Coptic saint Abba Hedra, who renounced the world on his wedding day to become a discipline of Saint Baiman. See firsthand why the monastery was abandoned later in the 13th century due to a lack of water. Admire the beautiful surroundings of desert sands and follow your guide to explore the 2-level building, consisting of 10-foot (3-m) walls with the lower level constructed in stone and the second level of mud brick. Stroll through the site to visit its churches and the tower, still well preserved today. Complete your tour with a camel ride in this remarkable Nubian site.
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