Monasteries Tour in Luxor

The day starts with a hotel reception in Luxor from a dedicated guide and transportation operator. A comfortable vehicle transport will take you from Luxor's crowded city to visit peaceful religious sites which rest among desert and rural areas.

You should begin your tour at the Monastery of Saint Pachomius because it is one of Egypt's longest-standing monastic communities. Walk through the Saint Pachomius monastic establishment to study his communal religious movement and observe how the historical church and antique manuscripts coexist with peaceful courtyard spaces.

The next destination should be Deir El-Muharraq which is an important Coptic monastery where tradition says the Holy Family stopped in Egypt. Visitors have been drawn to the monastery throughout history due to its historic buildings and sacred relics and its holy environment which hosts endless streams of pilgrims.

The small monastery of Deir El-Shelwit stands above a Greco-Roman temple as it attracts visitors with its interesting historical features. Visitors to this site will find both ancient Egyptian and early Christian elements which display detailed carvings and writings.

Raymond's Spiritual Experience offers visitors two types of dining options which include dining at a traditional Egyptian eatery and organizing outdoor dining among the peaceful monasteries.

Travel onward for a tour of the Monastery of Saint Tawdros under its other name Deir el-Tod. The monastery located in the palm groves of Deir el-Tod contains important frescoes and historical artifacts that explain both Coptic history and art.

The journey ends with comfortable transport back to your hotel during the early evening hours. Review the profound religious significance and historical value of Luxor's secret Christian sites.