St. Simeon Monastery Day Trip from Aswan
Overview
Enjoy an unforgettable experience during your visit to the city of Aswan; choose our well-organized day tour to offer you an ideal service to explore the Monastery of St. Simeon in Aswan, one of the ancient Coptic Orthodox monasteries. It is one of the largest Coptic monasteries in the world, dating back to the sixth century. Originally named “Monastery of Bishop Hadra," due to a lack of water a century after it was built, the monastery was abandoned and left untouched for several years.
The Monastery of St. Simeon in Aswan, founded before the 6th century A.D. and restored in the 10th century A.D., is one of the most important Coptic monasteries in history, as it housed many monks when Christianity spread among the peoples of the Nubian kingdoms and still preserves the inscriptions and drawings on its walls depicting images of Christ and the saints.
This monastery enjoys a particular location on the top of a hill south of Elephantine Island in Aswan. The monastery, located on the banks of the river, can be reached on foot.
Enjoy one of Cair Top Tours' excursions that offers you the best of the best.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience during your visit to the city of Aswan; choose our well-organized day tour to offer you an ideal service to explore the Monastery of St. Simeon in Aswan, one of the ancient Coptic Orthodox monasteries. It is one of the largest Coptic monasteries in the world, dating back to the sixth century. Originally named “Monastery of Bishop Hadra," due to a lack of water a century after it was built, the monastery was abandoned and left untouched for several years.
The Monastery of St. Simeon in Aswan, founded before the 6th century A.D. and restored in the 10th century A.D., is one of the most important Coptic monasteries in history, as it housed many monks when Christianity spread among the peoples of the Nubian kingdoms and still preserves the inscriptions and drawings on its walls depicting images of Christ and the saints.
This monastery enjoys a particular location on the top of a hill south of Elephantine Island in Aswan. The monastery, located on the banks of the river, can be reached on foot.
Enjoy one of Cair Top Tours' excursions that offers you the best of the best.
Inclusion
- Pickup and drop-off service from your hotel in Aswan.
- An English-speaking tour guide hired by Cairo Top Tours.
- Tickets to the mentioned historical sites.
- Aswan: All transportation is in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- A bottle of water during your day tours in Egypt.
- Full service charges and taxes are included in the day tour to St. Simeon's Monastery in Aswan.
- Ride on a camel during the excursion.
Exclusion
- For any other items not mentioned in the itinerary of our trips to Egypt.
- Additional costs during the day trip to St. Simeon's Monastery in Aswan.
- Tipping is not included in the Egypt tours.
Itinerary
In an air-conditioned vehicle, one of our experienced guides will pick you up at your Aswan hotel and take you on one of the most breathtaking Aswan excursions.
St. Simon, also known as the Canaanite and the Zealot, whose name Simeon is an Arabicization of his Hebrew-Aramaic name “Simeon,” a diminutive of the word “hearer,” is one of the twelve apostles of Christ and the most mysterious of them, as not much was written about him in Christian literature in the first centuries of Christendom.
Your day begins with a historic visit to the Monastery of St. Simeon in Aswan, one of the most significant Coptic monasteries in history. It was founded before the sixth century AD and was restored in the tenth century. It housed numerous monks as Christianity spread throughout the Nubian kingdoms, and it still has inscribed and illustrated images of Christ and the saints on its walls.
Our expert guide will explain everything to you in detail, and during our excursion you will have the opportunity to know that Aswan is home to the historic Coptic Orthodox monasteries, including the Monastery of St. Simeon. As a sixth-century Coptic monastery, it is among the biggest in the world. Originally known as the "Monastery of Bishop Hadra," the monastery was abandoned and left untended for a number of years after it was constructed because of a shortage of water.
After finishing your excursion, we will return you back to your hotel in Aswan.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $130 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $95 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $70 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $55 Per Person |
Start from : $55
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Becaeuse it is located near Elephantine Island and is known by the locals as the Monastery of Anba Hydra, it dates back to the 6th century. Experience a range of Aswan day tours including this tour to one of the oldest monasteries in Christianity.
St. Simeon Monastery, also known as Deir Anba Samaan, was built in the 7th century in the desert near Aswan, Egypt. It was constructed using traditional stone masonry techniques of the time. The monks quarried local sandstone and used it to create the walls, columns, and other architectural elements. The monastery's design includes a church, living quarters, and a defensive wall. It is renowned for its unique architectural style and its historical significance in early Christian Egypt.
A visit to the Monastery of Saint Simeon, an ancient Coptic monastery located on the west bank of the Nile near Aswan, can be included in day tours from Aswan. However, it is important to note that the inclusion of St. Simeon's Monastery in day tours may vary between different tour packages or tours. The Monastery of Saint Simeon is a historic site dating back to the 7th century and offers insights into Egypt's Coptic Christian history. It's remote location and historical importance make it an interesting stop for tourists interested in religious history and ancient architecture.
naturally! Here are some tips and suggested day trips for tourists to enjoy visiting Aswan:
A peasant trip on the Nile River.
Visit the Temple of Philae and the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir Britannia.
A tour of the Nubian market.
Visit the Philae Temple and Botanical Garden.
Enjoy local cuisine.
Early morning balloon ride.
Relaxing on the Corniche.
Local culture plays a vital role in the tourism experience in Aswan, as it contributes to enriching and deepening the visitors’ experience and adding a unique and distinctive element to their trip. Here are some of the ways the local cultural element impacts tourists' experience in Aswan:
Cultural communication:
Tourists can interact with local people and understand their customs and traditions, whether by visiting popular markets or talking with people in Nubian villages. This helps enhance the cultural communication experience.
Local events and festivals:
Attending local festivals and events gives tourists the opportunity to explore local cultural heritage and arts, and this may include traditional dancing, Nubian music, and handicrafts.
Crafts and shopping:
Tourists can buy local handmade products that reflect the artistic and craft traditions of local people, supporting the local community and providing visitors with unique memories.
Visit Nubian villages:
Visiting Nubian villages provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about Nubian life and explore their environment and traditions.
The best time to visit Aswan is between October and April, when the weather is more moderate compared to the hot summer months.
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