Saint Anthony and Saint Paul Monasteries Private Tour

Explore Egyptian history by visiting the ancient Coptic monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul near Hurghada on the Red Sea. Your journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel and a comfortable ride to Zafaarana in an air-conditioned vehicle.

The first stop on this historical journey is the St. Anthony Monastery, the oldest monastery in Egypt, known for its towering walls. It is situated along the route to Al-Qalzam Mountain. Following this, the adventure continues to the St. Paul Monastery, known as the "Tiger Monastery" for its remote location in the wilderness.

After immersing yourself in Egypt's rich Christian heritage, our representative will drive you back to your accommodation.

This private tour provides an intriguing glimpse into Egypt's history. It offers a comfortable and informative desert journey with expert commentary from your Egyptologist guide.

Benefit from the flexibility of a private guide, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Lunch and bottled water are included to ensure a comfortable and enriching experience for your group of up to fifteen people.

What's Included

• Pick up from your hotel in a private vehicle air-conditioned
• Excursion to St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries, as mentioned in the program
• Entrance fees to the sites mentioned above
• English-speaking guide during your tour
• Bottle of Mineral Water to Each person during the tour
• Lunch
• All service charges and taxes

What To Expect

• The Monastery of Saint Anthony is a significant Coptic Orthodox monastery in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, within the southern region of the Suez Governorate. Nestled amidst the Red Sea Mountains, it is positioned 334 km (208 mi) southeast of Cairo. The monastery was founded by the disciples of Saint Anthony, who is renowned as the first Christian monk. Notably, the Monastery of St. Anthony has played a vital role in shaping various Coptic institutions and has been instrumental in promoting monasticism. Over the years, numerous patriarchs have originated from this monastery, and it continues to attract hundreds of pilgrims daily.
• The Monastery of Saint Paul, the Anchorite, has a long history, dating back to the fourth century AD. It was established over the cave where Saint Paul, the Anchorite, lived for over eighty years. The earliest account of the monastery comes from Antoninus Martyr, a native of Placentia, who visited the tomb of Saint Paul the Anchorite between 560 and 570 AD. Initially, the monastery was occupied by some of the disciples of Anthony the Great and later by Melkites, Egyptian, and Syrian monks. The presence of Syrian monks at the monastery seemed to have lasted until the fifteenth century. The monastery also served as a place of exile for the 70th Coptic Orthodox Pope, Gabriel II, for three years.

Available Destinations

• Cairo
• Ain Sokhna
• El Gouna
• Hurghada
• Sahl Hasheesh
• Makadi Bay
• Soma Bay
• Safaga