Highlights
- One of the oldest Coptic monasteries in the world
- An archaeological treasure which dates back to 6 century AD
- Hotel pick up and
- Drop off and round trip transportation is included
- Entrance is included to the Saint Simeon Monastery
- Included camel ride in the desert
- Take a Sail Boat ride on the River Nile to reach the Monastery
Enjoy a Felucca ride on the Nile to the Coptic Saint Simeon Monastery, or (Deir Anba Samaan) dating back to the 6th century. Sit back and enjoy the view of the Egyptian landscape as you make your way to the monastery ruins on a camel. You will be surprised to see that though this Coptic monastery is in ruins, many of its main features like the oblong, domed Christian church, its frescoes, the tower, the tombstones, and the kilns are well preserved. Take a walk around the monastery and discover the ruins of the upper and lower terrace, the principal church, the refectory, the vaulted corridor, and more of what constituted this uniquely structured monastery in ancient Egypt.
Tour Description
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan in an air-conditioned coach. Accompanied by a guide, you will be taken to the Kom Ombo temple, located on the river Nile about 50 kilometres north of Aswan. Take a boat ride on the Nile to arrive at the temple site. Built during the Greco-Roman era, Kom Ombo is home to an unusual double temple. The temple on the right is dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek, while the temple on the left was in honor of Haroeris. Each temple has its own entrance, court, halls, and sanctuary. The temple is believed to change colors as the sunsets. After exploring the archaeological site, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Aswan
