We’ll pick you up from your hotel on the west bank of Aswan, near the southern tip of Elephantine Island, and take you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your unforgettable day tour to St. Simeon Monastery. Explore this stunning 7th-century structure, later restored in the 10th century, which now stands as a peaceful retreat for reflection. Once home to monks who journeyed into Nubia to spread Christianity, the monastery offers insight into their mission and the cultural landscape they encountered.