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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover Egypt's early Christian history and Coptic heritage with this full-day tour from Hurghada to the monasteries of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul. Built in the fourth and fifth centuries AD, they are Egypt's oldest Christian monasteries, dating back to the time when monks first began to settle along the Red Sea. Tour includes lunch.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Gratuities
What to expect
Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite
2h
Grab forty winks in your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle after you leave Hurghada at 3:30am for the 3-hour drive north to Saint Paul Monastery. Set against the dramatic cliffs of the Eastern Desert plateau, the monastery is home to caves, where the hermit Saint Paul lived, as well as churches covered with stunning frescoes. Your private guide will explain the meaning of the site in Coptic Christianity.
Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great
2h
Next, drive south for half an hour or so to the Monastery of Saint Anthony, the oldest monastery in Egypt and one of the oldest monasteries in the world. Established in the fourth century AD, it's home to several striking churches, a library, and the tiny cave where Saint Anthony lived as a hermit. It's still a working monastery where Egypt's Coptic Christians come for religious retreats.
Zafarana
1h
Enjoy lunch and the dramatic desert scenery before returning to Hurghada. You'll arrive at your hotel at around 4:30pm.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
- The exact pickup time for each hotel will be known one day before the
tour departure.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Multilingual Guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
