The White Monastery was founded by Shenoute in the fifth century and built largely from recycled temple blocks, which you can still identify in the walls. The Red Monastery nearby has had its sanctuary paintings conserved over two decades and the result is one of the most complete late-antique painted interiors anywhere in the Mediterranean world.
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Morning at the White Monastery, then the short drive to the Red Monastery for the painted sanctuary, which needs unhurried time. Museum in the afternoon if you want it.
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No. We ask for no deposit and take no payment to hold a date. Nothing is charged when you book and nothing is payable in advance - you settle with us in Egypt once the trip is running.
Tell us and we will change it, or cancel it, at no cost. There is no cancellation fee and no deadline to worry about, because nothing has been paid up front. If plans shift while you are already here, we will rearrange what we can on the day.
The tourist regions are heavily policed and we work in them daily. Your guide stays with you at every site. If you are travelling alone, tell us - we will match you with a guide accordingly.
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