St Simeon

Embark on a journey from Riga to the Hill of Crosses. Along the way, your guide will share insights about local landmarks, history, and life in the region. Midway, we’ll stop for a break where you can grab coffee, tea, or snacks. Before reaching our destination, we’ll pause at the Latvia-Lithuania border for a photo opportunity. At the Hill of Crosses, the guide will explain its rich history and significance, followed by free time to explore. On the way back, we’ll visit Jelgava, a charming city with stunning landmarks: – St. Simeon and St. Anna Orthodox Cathedral – A beautiful 19th-century church. – Jelgava Promenade & Mītava Bridge – A scenic riverside spot. – Jelgava Palace – The largest Baroque palace in the Baltics. Additionally, during this tour, travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at an excellent local spot offering a choice between traditional Latvian and modern cuisine.

Visit El Mokattam Mountain Cave Church, or the Monastery of St Simon, on a private tour that also explores the magnificent churches of Coptic Cairo. You’ll see some of Cairo’s most important Christian sites, including the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Church of Saint Barbara, and the Hanging Church, while going beyond sightseeing for a glimpse of ‘garbage city,’ a fascinating Cairo neighborhood that most visitors overlook entirely. Private tour ensures personalized service Included and entrance fees mean no extra tour costs Enjoy the comfort and security of traveling by private vehicle Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cairo hotels check option rates

Cairo is packed with iconic attractions—so many, that most travelers miss its more off-the-beaten-track offerings. Visit three unique sights related to the city’s Christian minority during this two-hour private tour. Travel through “Garbage City,” home to Coptic trash collectors, see where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared, and visit the cave-dug monastery of Simon the Tanner. Air-conditioned transportation and admission tickets are included. Relax with front-door pickup and drop-off from any Cairo hotel Listen to in-depth explanations from your own personal guide Skip the tourist track and explore the city’s more unusual attractions Private tours ensure a personalized experience

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.

We begin at the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Philippopolis, where political, commercial, and social activities thrived. Admire the remnants of columns and arches, showcasing Roman architectural prowess.Next, stroll through the tranquil Tzar Simeon Garden, established in 1892. Marvel at the Singing Fountains, where water and light shows enchant visitors, especially during evening performances.Visit the Roman Stadium, built in the 2nd century AD, once hosting over 30,000 spectators. Explore the well-preserved Roman Amphitheater, offering stunning city and mountain views. Discover how this ancient venue still hosts concerts and performances, blending history with contemporary culture.Wander through the Old Town’s cobblestone streets, revealing beautifully restored houses and museums. Highlights include the Ethnographic Museum and Balabanov House.Conclude at the Church of St. Constantine and Helena, one of Plovdiv’s oldest churches.

Private transfers provide a terrific way to get to the train station from your Hotel or Private residence, Depart from London to St Pancras Station, the easy way with a pre-booked private transfer service, at a time that suits you. A professional driver will pick you up directly from your Hotel or Private residence, AirBnB. Relax and enjoy the ride as you make your way in a comfortable sedan or minivan, 8 Seater Van with a lot of space for your luggage. • Private door-to-door transfer • Service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week • Enjoy smooth, friendly and hassle-free transfer service • Rates cover private groups of 1 to 2, 3 to 4 and 5 to 8 passengers

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.

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 Pilgrims during their journeys to Mecca

Please consider that ENTRY TICKETS are INCLUDED our service while you are comparing our tour&prices with other operators, The tour has MINI GROUP with English Speakıng tour guıde and PRIVATE TOUR with personal tour guıde optıons. Visit > Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabagi, Devrent Valley, Goreme Panorama, Avanos SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding, Lunch in a local restaurant, Transportation provided. Enjoy a full-day tour of Cappadocia on a compact itinerary. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and Pasabag. Walk around the fairy chimneys and see the first cave houses of early Christians. Enjoy a panoramic view of Göreme from one of the best panorama points, Learn the history of the region from your expert local guide, experience make pottery from local experts, tasty typical Turkish food in local restaurant.

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.

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.

The combination of the **Tombs of the Nobles**, the **Monastery of St. Simeon**, and the **Nubian Museum** in Aswan is unique because it blends **ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Nubian history** in one experience. – The **Tombs of the Nobles** showcase well-preserved ancient Egyptian burial art. – The **Monastery of St. Simeon** offers a peaceful glimpse into early Christian monastic life in the desert. – The **Nubian Museum** celebrates the rich culture of the Nubian people, highlighting their impact on Egypt and preserving their heritage, especially after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. These sites offer diverse cultural insights, stunning views of the Nile and desert, and a quieter, more intimate experience compared to other Egyptian landmarks.

You will be accompanied by a private expert tour guide to visit a the oldest monastery in such region

Get the chance to explore different part of history, culture and food as well, visiting the Coptic Cairo as the hanging church from the 3rd century AD, the oldest synagogue, plus saint Simone monastery is life time experience. After picking you up from the hotel or any point of interest, you will start your day visiting the Coptic Cairo, marvel the hanging church ( virgin Mary church ), explore the christian history with your private Egyptologist, visit the Cavern church where the holly family lived for almost three months, adventure the area of the seven churches plus the oldest synagogue allover Egypt. Then visit the garbage city, at the heart of city located the largest church at the middle east, it is inside the beautiful monastery of saint Simon, wonder the christian who are coming from allover Egypt for the mass at this amazing monastery, explore each sculpture of it by the artist Mario, then visit the recycling center after having an authentic Egyptian food.

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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.

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.

Private tour 4 Hours Runs Daily at your requested time for pickup, includes Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return, Private guided tour, Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places, all transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water during your trip and Our Prices Includes All service charges & taxes You will be transferred from your hotel in Aswan to St. Simeon Monastery which is located opposing the southern tip of the Elephantine Island. Firstly, it was called Anba Hatre Monastery. The principal church of the Monastery was built. during the first half of the eleventh century ( or possibly earlier, in the tenth century ) and represents the oldest of its kind in Egypt

Take a break from ancient temples to see the Monastery of St. Simeon on a private half-day trip from Aswan. Catch a boat across the River Nile and ride a camel to this 6th- to 11th-century sanctuary dedicated to St. Simeon (Anba Hatre), and once home to 1,000 monks. Explore the monks’ dwellings and see the church with its fragmented frescoes, as you learn the monastery’s history. Hotel transfers, guide, boat ride, and admission included.

Discover a unique spiritual dimension with our private half-day tour to the Cave Church of St. Simon situated within the bustling capital of Egypt, Cairo. Our knowledgeable guides will provide you with a comprehensive exploration of this renowned attraction, which presents a blend of culture, history, and architecture. The Cave Church of St. Simon is rooted in Christianity and is an epitome of Coptic architecture. On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the incredible carvings and murals that narrate biblical stories in vibrant colors. This experience promises an insight into Egyptian Christian tradition, amidst the rugged cliffs and rock formations, making it an essential tour for anyone visiting Cairo.