Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul Trip
€105.00
Description
Monasteries of St. Anthony & St. Paul Private Day Trip
Sacred Desert Monasteries & Early Christian Heritage
Discover two of the oldest and most important monasteries in the world on a unique desert journey. Explore the roots of Christian monastic life in Egypt, far away from mass tourism, guided by your private Egyptologist.
Available from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir and Marsa Alam.
📍 Program of Tour
- Monastery of Saint Anthony
- Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite
🗓️ Overview of Itinerary
| # | Programme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Early morning pick-up (~05:00) and drive through the Eastern Desert. |
| 2 | Visit the Monastery of St. Anthony, including cave of the saint and mountain views. |
| 3 | Continue to the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite. |
| 4 | Lunch at a local restaurant. |
| 5 | Return to Hurghada (arrival ~17:00). |
🗓️ Full Description
🚗 Journey Through the Eastern Desert
Early morning pick-up from your hotel around 05:00 AM.
Drive across the dramatic Eastern Desert landscape featuring:
- Mountain ranges
- Desert valleys
- Remote and untouched nature
⛪ Monastery of Saint Anthony
Visit Monastery of Saint Anthony
- Considered the oldest Christian monastery in the world
- Home of Saint Anthony, father of monasticism
- Located near a cave at 680m elevation
- Approximately 1000 steps lead to the hermitage
- Ancient frescoes, inscriptions, and desert views
⛪ Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite
Visit Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite
- Built above the cave of Saint Paul, a 4th-century hermit
- One of Egypt’s oldest monastic sites
- Peaceful desert surroundings and historic churches
- Important center of early Christian heritage
🍽️ Lunch Experience
Enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant before returning.
🚗 Return to Hurghada
After a spiritually and culturally rich day, return comfortably to your hotel.
Arrival around 17:00.
✨ Highlights
✔️ Visit the world’s oldest monasteries
✔️ Explore early Christian monastic life
✔️ Desert mountain landscapes
✔️ Authentic spiritual experience
✔️ Private Egyptologist guide
✅ Included in the Price
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch (Egyptian specialties)
- Drinks on the bus
❌ Not Included
- International flight tickets
- Hotel in Cairo
- Personal expenses
- Drinks in restaurants
Transfer supplements:
- Marsa Alam: +50€ p.p.
- El Quseir: +35€ p.p.
👶 Child Policy
- 0–5 years: free
- 6–11 years: 50% discount
- 12+ years: full price
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