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The Nitria Desert is located at a distance of 100 km from Alexandria and is named after the nearby village where saltpeter is mined.This is the place where monasticism was born. Nowadays only 4 ancient monasteries have survived in the Nitria Desert, which date back to the 4th century AD and are still active. They are located just off the Alexandria-Cairo road.
According to ancient legends all who visit this area are washed and all sins are eradicated. Here you will visit the Divine Liturgy in the monastery of St. Macarius the Great. Prayer service in front of the relics of St. Macarius the Great, St. Macarius of Alexandria, St. John of Kolova and the head of the Apostle Mark. The Coptic saints’ relics are traditionally wrapped in red velvet and covered with a polyethylene film, which is rubbed with fragrant oils.
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You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Nitria Desert, where you will attend the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of St. Macarius the Great. Prayer before the relics of St. Macarius the Great, St. Macarius of Alexandria, St. John of Kolov and the honorable head of the Apostle Mark.
You will visit the most famous sites of Alexandria. You will be able to see Fort Kite Bay. The fort was built in the 15th century by Sultan Ashraf on the site of the Alexandria Lighthouse, which collapsed during an earthquake and is a fortress with towers. Next, an overview of Montaza Park with the residence of Egyptian kings. This beautiful park of about 150 hectares is planted with date palms, Mediterranean pine and other coniferous trees. Explore the famous library of Alexander the Great. And also visit several temples Church of St. Sava the Sanctified (Holy Greek Patriarchate) and St. Catherine's Column and St. Mark's Cathedral (Head of the Apostle).
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