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

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Overview

Discover one of the world's oldest Christian monasteries with lunch on this private 10-hour trip to the Red Sea Monasteries of St Anthony and St Paul, which are among the holiest sites in Egypt's Coptic Christian faith. Drive through the Eastern Desert to the sculptural Red Sea Mountains, and discover churches, chapels, caves, sacred springs, and ancient frescoes. Lunch is included.

Language Offered

Arabic-GUIDE

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English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

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Itinerary

1. Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great
The Monastery of Saint Anthony is a Coptic Orthodox monastery standing in an oasis in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, in the southern part of the Suez Governorate. Hidden deep in the Red Sea Mountains, it is located 334 km southeast of Cairo. It is the oldest monastery in the world.
Duration: 120 mins
2. St. Paul Monastery دير الأنبا بولا
the Monastery of St Paul began as a grouping of hermitages in the cliffs around the site where Paul had his cell. The complex's heart is the Church of St Paul, which was built in and around the cave where Paul lived. It’s cluttered with altars, candles, ostrich eggs (the symbol of the Resurrection) and murals representing saints and biblical stories. The fortress above the church was where the monks retreated during Bedouin raids.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Zafarana
lunch will be in local restaurant in Zafarana after end both of those oldest churches and monasteries of all Egypt
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Driver/guide

Lunch

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusion

Drinks

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is smart casual

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Supplied by Kemet Travel Egypt

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