St Simeon Monastery & Tombs of the Nobles Tour
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Location Aswan
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Tour Type Day Tour
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$ 90 Per Person
St Simeon Monastery & Tombs of the Nobles Tour
Cross to Aswan's West Bank to visit the ruins of the 7th-century Monastery of St Simeon, reached by camel, and the rock tombs of the Nobles high on the cliff at Qubbet el-Hawa.
Highlights & Attractions
- Camel ride to the Monastery of St Simeon
- One of Egypt's best-preserved early Coptic monasteries
- Old and Middle Kingdom rock tombs at Qubbet el-Hawa
- Panoramic views over the Nile and Aswan
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Licensed Egyptologist Guide
- Entry Fees to All Sites
- Motorboat Ride
- All Taxes and Service Charges
- Camel Ride
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Additional Meals Not Mentioned
Tour Itinerary
Camel Ride to the Monastery of St Simeon
Take a motorboat across the Nile to the West Bank, then ride a camel up through the desert to the Monastery of St Simeon, one of the largest and best-preserved Coptic monasteries in Egypt, founded around the 7th century. Explore its fortress-like walls, the church with traces of early Christian paintings, the monks' cells, the kitchens and the refectory, and imagine the community that lived here until the 13th century.
Tombs of the Nobles at Qubbet el-Hawa
Continue to Qubbet el-Hawa, the hill of the Tombs of the Nobles, where the governors of ancient Aswan were buried in rock-cut tombs during the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Inside, see painted scenes and inscriptions recording their expeditions deep into Africa. The view from the top, over the river, the islands and the city, is one of the finest in Aswan, before the boat takes you back.
Pricing Details
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $150 |
| 2-5 People | $100 |
| 6+ People | $90 |
| Per Child | $50 |
| Per Infant | $0 |