Drive to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries, only 4 have survived into modern times. Notable among them is the Baramus Monastery, is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, which was built at the site where Macarius the Great settled in 340 AD and is still inhabited by monks. , 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-Natrun, as it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the extensive farm which spreads in front of it. End your trip visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. Upon return to Alexandria, You will get to make a photo stop for Alexandria Library and Qaitbay Citadel.
Finally we will drive you back to your hotel.