Why choose this Hurghada tour ?
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.
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What makes Private Full-Day Red Sea Monasteries Tour from Hurghada a unique experience ?
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.
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.
Enjoy lunch and the dramatic desert scenery before returning to Hurghada. You’ll arrive at your hotel at around 4:30pm.
Tour Description & 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
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Private Full-Day Red Sea Monasteries Tour from Hurghada Inclusions:
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Pharaohs Tours.
- 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 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
