Wadi El Natron is a depression in northern Egypt that is located 23 m (75 ft) below sea level and 38 m (125 ft) below the Nile River level. The valley contains several alkaline lakes, natron-rich salt deposits, salt marshes and freshwater marshes.

   In Christian literature it is usually known as Scetis. It is one of the three early Christian monastic centers located in the Nitrian Desert of the northwestern Nile Delta. The other two monastic centers are Nitria and Kellia. Scetis, now called Wadi El Natron, is best known today because its ancient monasteries remain in use, unlike Nitria and Kellia which have only archaeological remains. The desertified valley around Scetis in particular may be called the Desert of Scetis.

ITINERARY

   After breakfast Misrona Tours guide will pick you up at your hotel to start the journey towards the Wadi El-Natron, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries, only 4 have survived into modern times. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, and in many ways the most isolated, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery.

   Continue your trip to Deir Abu Maqar which is the richest monastery now in Wadi El-Natron, as it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the extensive farm which spreads in front of it. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.

   At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to our local restaurant to have your lunch...    After lunch we will back to your hotel.

What services are included in the price?

• Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Private English speaking guide.
• Entrance fees to all sites indicated on the itinerary.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• A bottle of mineral water per trip in Cairo and Giza.
• All service charges and taxes.

What services are not included in the price?

• Any personal expenses.
• Guide and driver gratuities.
• Any service not mentioned in the itinerary.

How can I book?

• Please fill in the window to the right of the current page, indicating the start date of the trip and the date the trip ends.
• Determine the number of adults and children.
• A mobile phone number and email address are required to communicate. You can also write any notes about the trip.

When can I book?

• You can book 48 hours in advance (Cairo time) if there are still places available.

Confirmation of booking and receipt:

• Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive an email containing your reservation voucher.
• Please print or download it to your smartphone/tablet to show to a representative of the travel agency (Misrona Tours) on the day of the activity.
• Details will include tour operator contact numbers, customer service and additional information for your convenience. 

• Prices are per person in US dollars depending on the number of people.
• A deposit of 50 % of the total price is required to complete reservations.
• The remaining amount is payable in cash before the tour begins.

Single	100 $
2 persons	90 $ / person
3 persons	70 $ / person
Child under 12	40 $

Dear traveler, kindly be advised, Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded

It is essential to indicate the time of reservation to start the excursion.

Always better to start the tour early.

Of course it will be enough to have the voucher or reservation on your mobile and not print it.