Wadi El Natrun Monasteries Walk
Wadi El Natrun Monasteries Walk
4.6 km
Total Distance
47 m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
Wadi El Natrun is a desert depression between Cairo and Alexandria that has been a centre of Coptic monasticism since the fourth century. This walk visits the walled monasteries and their ancient churches set among the salt flats. It is a quiet journey into the roots of Christian monastic life.