Desert Monasteries Of Wadi El Natroun - Tour From Cairo

Wadi El Natroun, the ancient valley in the western desert of Egypt home to many monasteries. See the charm of Coptic art in all the monasteries you visit. Learn about the history of Egypt at the Deir El Baramus or Monastery of the Romans, the oldest site in Wadi. Don’t miss the splendid ivory work at the Church of St. John the Baptist. At the historical monastery of the Syrians (Deir Al Sorian), visit the Church of The Virgin Mary. Known for its exquisite wall paintings, this monastery was founded by St. Bishoi who also set up another monastery Deir Anba Beshoi - near this one.