Why choose this Cairo tour ?
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.
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What makes Private Full-Day Red Sea Monasteries Tour from Cairo a unique experience ?
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.
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.
lunch will be in local restaurant in Zafarana after end both of those oldest churches and monasteries of all Egypt
Tour Description & 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
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Private Full-Day Red Sea Monasteries Tour from Cairo Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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- Drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Kemet Travel Egypt.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 14 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to the tour regarding hotel pick-up. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
