St. Simeon Monastery: Aswan's Hidden Historical Gem

Join a camel ride to the southern tip of Elephantine Island where you will find St Simeon's Monastery, an ancient, abandoned fortress monastery mostly built during the 7th century and located near Aswan.

• Elephantine Island
• Monastery of St. Simeon

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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 ...

• Monastery of St. Simeon

• Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Enjoy your Day Trip To St. Simeon Monastery that is located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island. Originally known as Anba Hatre Monastery, this structure dates back to the 6th century.

• Elephantine Island
• Monastery of St. Simeon

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover one of the most interesting location in Aswan , this Coptic monastery is the oldest and biggest monastery in the region of Aswan , the guide will explain to you the history of the monastery and he will show you a lot of details inside the monastery. The guide will pick you up from your hote...

• Monastery of St. Simeon

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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 fo...

• Monastery of St. Simeon

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Explore two of the less visited sights on the west bank of the River Nile in Aswan in a day trip to St Simeon Monastery and Tombs of the Nobles. Catch a motorized boat across the River Nile and ride a camel to this 6th- to 11th-century sanctuary dedicated to St. Simeon (Anba Hatre), and then proceed...

• Monastery of St. Simeon
• Qubbet el-Hawa

• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Embark on a captivating journey with a representative for an excursion in Aswan. Journey to the Tombs of the Nobles, known as Qubat El Hawa, which dates back to the old and middle Kingdoms. These tombs reveal a simple yet intriguing layout, housing an entrance hall, a pillared room, and a corridor t...

• Aswan
• Qubbet el-Hawa
• Monastery of St. Simeon
• Aswan

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, infant seats' are available upon request.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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.

• Monastery of St. Simeon

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Pick Up Time, 8.00 am (time change is available)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Enjoy your Day Trip To St. Simeon Monastery that is located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island. Originally known as Anba Hatre Monastery, this structure dates back to the 6th century.

• Monastery of St. Simeon

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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.

• Monastery of St. Simeon

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.