Private Full-Day Red Sea Monasteries Tour from Hurghada Discount Tickets

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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.

Pickup Information

- The exact pickup time for each hotel will be known one day before the tour departure.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Russian-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite
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.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great
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.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Zafarana
Enjoy lunch and the dramatic desert scenery before returning to Hurghada. You'll arrive at your hotel at around 4:30pm.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Lunch

All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Pharaohs Tours

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