Enjoy and feel the tranquility and complete contentment of the monks. Let the real view of the mountains and the Red Sea magically work on you and leave an unforgettable experience.

We pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and drive privately north to the monasteries.

Both monasteries put you in a completely different world, enjoy and feel the peace and complete contentment of the monks. Let the real view of the mountains and the Red Sea work its magic on you.

Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul’s are the oldest monasteries in Christianity. Its origins can be traced back to the 4th century. These two monasteries are considered the most sacred site of the Coptic Church in Egypt.
The Monastery of Saint Anthony is a Coptic Orthodox monastery in an oasis in the Egyptian desert, founded in 361 AD by the followers of Saint Anthony.

The monastery is one of the most famous in Egypt. Vineyards and palm groves are lovingly laid out here. The heart of the complex is the Apostolic Church with 12 domes. The grotto of St. Anthony is located outside the monastery and can be reached by a steep path. We continue our exploration tour, driving around the mountain range. On the way to St. Paul’s Monastery, we will stop at a good restaurant to relax and have a delicious lunch.
The monastery of St. Paul was built by hermits in the 4th century. Saint Paul lived alone with God in a cave for 90 years.
After sightseeing, we return to Hurghada.


 

Destination

Hurghada

Departure Time

06:00 am

Return Time

06:00 pm

1

St-Paul-and-st-Antoine

Our guide will pick you up directly from your hotel . You embark on a Three -hours drive in a high-quality, air-conditioned vehicle.

2

St. Antonius monastery

Before you reach the St. Antonius monastery, cross the heart of the desert. The hermit Antonius lived here in a cave on a 680 meter high mountain more than 1,600 years ago. A staircase with about 1,000 steps leads you up to the cave. There you can admire the ancient writings and drawings of Antonius and enjoy the fantastic view of the surrounding mountains, the desert and the sea.

3

Lunch

After the visit of St Antoine we take lunch in a local restaurant at Zafarana rest house

4

St. Paul

After lunch we continue through the rough valley to the St. Paul monastery. The monastery was built over the cave of St. Paul, a Christian hermit who lived in the 4th century AD.

5

Retrun

In the end of the day after the visits our tour guide will bring you back to your hotel.

  • Competent German-speaking Egyptologist
  • Visit to the monastery of St. Antonius
  • Visit to the monastery of St. Paul
  • All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • All entrance fees for the promotions mentioned in the process
  • All services and local taxes
  • Meals - included in the price:
  • Soft drinks on the bus
  • Lunch in the restaurant
  • Drinks in the restaurant
  • Any additions that are not mentioned in the process
  • Personal expenses
  • gratuities
Adult Price Child Price
Individual 60 € 30 €

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