Private Full-Day Tour of Monasteries St Paul and St Antonius Discount Tickets

Overview

About 240 km north of Hurghada lie some of Egypt’s oldest Christian monasteries, among the holiest places for Egyptian Orthodox Copts. The Monastery of St. Anthony is the oldest Christian monastery in the world. Founded in the 4th century by followers of St. Anthony, the father of monasticism, it still houses more than 100 monks. Its ancient church holds his tomb, with medieval wall paintings and a library of rare manuscripts. Each monastery has a spring of unknown source; the water has flowed for centuries and still supplies the gardens. Above St. Anthony’s, a church and his cave sit on the mountain — 1,420 steps, if you are fit for it. Opposite, about 30 km and a 40-minute drive away, is St. Paul’s Monastery, built over the cave where St. Paul, a 4th-century hermit, lived in prayer. Tradition says ravens brought him bread, and that lions dug his grave after he died at 105. The monastery still shows the monks’ medieval dining table, preserved for centuries.

Pickup Information

Extra pickup charges, if any, are confirmed in advance: €5 per person from Makadi or Sahl Hasheesh, and €10 per person from Safaga. The tour is private, with prices and pickup based on a minimum of two people. Solo travelers may pay a supplement separately.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

anding and/or facility fees

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Lunch

Pickup from Makadi hotels 5 euros per person surcharge and 10 Euro from Safaga

Cancellation Policy

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

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness