Enjoy a day trip to St. Simeon Monastery or the monastery of Anba Hedra on the west bank of Aswan up the hill.
Tired of classic tours? let’s try off the beaten path one to St. Simon monastery. Golden Luxor Tours private guide will company you and cross the Nile on a motorboat, hike the mountain or take a camel ride to get to the monastery. You will learn more about monasticism in Egypt, the practice of austerity for the sake of Lord Christ. See the kitchen, stable and bedrooms where the early monks lived as well as the ruins of the old church which is a very interesting early Christain structure
A day trip to St. Simeon Monastery in Aswan is the best way to see one of Aswan’s hidden jewels in the yellow sand of the Sahara desert!
Golden Luxor Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel/Nile cruise to cross to the Nile side where a motorboat will be ready for you. Cross to the west bank of Aswan where you will ride a camel to St. Simeon monastery.
The monastery is dedicated to saint Anba Hedra (known as St. Simeon), who left the world on his wedding day, the monastery was rebuilt in the 10th century on the name of St Simeon on two levels – the lower level of stone and the upper level of mud brick – surrounded by 10m-enclosure walls which kept it protected although it is in unprotected area. Know more about Christianity and how it entered Egypt. Why the Egyptians adopted Christianity and many converted? and much more!
At the end of your tour, your guide will escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this iconic landmark.
Single $90
2 Persons $70
3 Persons $55
4 Persons $50
5-6 Persons $45
Quoted prices are in USD / Per Person, but you can pay in Euro or British pound. our prices are regularly adjusted to provide you with the most competitive rate after your booking is confirmed.
Children Policy
0 – 05.99 Free of Charge.
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
