St. Simeon Monastery Tours and Tickets

Aswan is best known for its ancient temples and Nubian heritage, meaning most travelers miss out on the region’s early medieval history. Visit the Monastery of St. Simeon—constructed in the 7th century, rebuilt in the 10th—during this private half-day tour. See where 1,000 monks once made their home deep in the desert and enjoy a camel ride across the sand. Bottled water, hotel transfers, and admission tickets are included.

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 with Camel ride the Tombs of the Nobles, climb to the cliffside tombs, and head inside to admire the wall paintings and hieroglyphics that depict the nobles’ lives. Motor boat, Camel Rides, Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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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Set in a remote location facing Elephantine Island, 7th-century St. Simeon Monastery offers ancient frescoes, mosaics, and spectacular Nile and desert views. But negotiating with boat captains and camel guides can be stressful and foreigners rarely get the best deal. Skip the stress when you prebook this private trip, with hotel or cruise ship transfers, a motorboat, and a camel ride, plus a private guide to introduce the history.

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 hotel and go to the monastery by road it takes about 45 minutes driving you will enjoy seeing the western desert of Aswan and some sand dunes around the monastery.