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On the west bank of the Nile, facing Aswan, 7th-century St. Simeon Monastery looks more like a fortress than a place of worship. Also known as Anba Hatre, the brick-and-stone structure has been abandoned since the 13th century. From the church to the monks’ cells, it paints an atmospheric picture of monastic life in the ancient world.
Deir Amba Samaan, Aswan
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Private Trip: St Simeon Monastery including Motorboat and Camel Ride
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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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$50.26
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$50.26
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Aswan St. Simeon Monastery Private Half-Day Tour with Camel Ride
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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$30.00
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$30.00
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Monastery of Saint Simeon
Discover and visit one of the old biggest Christian monasteries in Egypt. Learn the true story of Anba Samaan Hedra who spent most of his life in this monastery.
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$57.70
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$57.70

Cave church of St Simon
Ride a camel to St. Simeon’s Monastery on a private, 3.5-hour tour on Aswan's Elephantine Island. Glimpse faint traces of fresco paintings as you explore the 7th-century site, and take in stark views from the fortified walls. Learn the story of the monks that used Elephantine Island as a basecamp for missionary trips into Nubia, and find graffiti left by Islamic pilgrims during their long journeys to Mecca.
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$80.00
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$80.00

Privet Trip to St. Simeon Monastery & Camel Ride In Aswan
Negotiating with cameleers and boatmen can be a real hassle, even in laid-back Aswan, and an independent traveler is unlikely to get the best price. Skip the stress by prebooking this private half-day door-to-door tour. You’ll cross the Nile then ride a camel up to the imposing stone and mud brick ruins of 7th-century St. Simeon Monastery, where your guide will show you highlights, including the monks’ abandoned beds.
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$70.00
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$70.00
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Private Tour: St Simeon's Monastery
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Ride a camel to St. Simeon’s Monastery on a private, 3.5-hour tour on Aswan's Elephantine Island. Glimpse faint traces of fresco paintings as you explore the 7th-century site, and take in stark views from the fortified walls. Learn the story of the monks that used Elephantine Island as a basecamp for missionary trips into Nubia, and find graffiti left by Islamic pilgrims during their long journeys to Mecca.
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$92.22
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$92.22
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Nubian Village &botanical garden Tour with fellouca tour From Aswan
Discover River Nile, botanical garden and lovely Nubian village with beautiful natural scenes and protected area
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$43.59
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$43.59

The Monastery of St. Simeon
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You will be accompanied by a private expert tour guide to visit a the oldest monastery in such region
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$80.00
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$80.00
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Private Half Day Tour to Visit East Bank Karnak & Luxor temple
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Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, enjoy Luxor Tour, start your private tour to The East bank in Luxor, visit Karnak Temple of God Amon, Mut ( Amon Wife ) and Khonsu Their Son, Karnak Temple contains different temples inside, enjoy watching the amazing paints of various plants and animal as well, Then proceed to visit Luxor Temple dedicated to Amunhotep III, and it was completed by king Ramesses II, watch the paints of the festival which was made by ancient Egyptian every year when the God Amon do his journey to Luxor templ, at the end of your East Bank tour in Luxor, transfer back to your hotel in Luxor.
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$21.09
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$21.09
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Saint Simeon Monastery and Anba Hatre Monastery trip in Aswan
Make your memories in one of the best trips ever, and visit one of the most spiritual places in Egypt, St. Simeon Monastery, the monastery located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island. Originally known as Anba Hatre Monastery, this structure dates back to the 6th century.
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$64.11
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$64.11
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