Monastery of St. Simeon Aswan | Ancient Coptic Christian Site

Monastery of St. Simeon

The Monastery of St. Simeon is on the west side of the Nile overlooking Aswan, It's considered one of the biggest and most outstanding Coptic Christian attractions in Egypt. This desert fortress, which was initially dedicated to Anba Hedra and later came to be known as St. Simeon, and dates back to the 7 th century. It has become a silent testimony of the monastic life of the past which thrived in the area giving insight of the early Christian architecture and devotion.
The monastery is made up of huge stone walls, a basilica, a dwelling house of the monks and fortress-like enclosing structure. Faded frescoes of the interior church and vaulted ceilings are the witnesses of what was chanted finally centuries ago by the monks who stayed here. In its high place, visitors can have the panoramic views of Nile and the surrounding desert thus, the best spot to make during your Nile encounter.
Travelers wishing to navigate Upper Egypt on the Sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise, the Monastery of St. Simeon is a historic stopover. Sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise is quite unrecoverable and tranquil and suits the ones with a desire to fantasize over a further involvement with the hidden treasures of Egypt. This cruise usually features stops off the beaten path, which in this particular case happens to be this monastery, as you smoothly cruise along the ages-old waters of the Nile and get an added depth of experience in terms of spiritual and cultural aspects.
As compared to bigger cruising ships, Sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise is able to access places not as crowded and it provides personal tours. The cameras on board are its fine wood decks, concerned service, and serene atmosphere that match the contemplative power of the places such as St. Simeon. Instead of passing by monuments, with Sola Dahabiya Nile Cruise, you actually live it.