Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul Trip

Private excursion to St Antonius and St Paulus monasteries | The Coptic Monasteries of St. Paulus and St. Antonios are the oldest Christian monasteries.

We explore Egypt’s southern gateway to sub-Saharan Africa.

Please note that we offer private tours and the prices depend on the number of participants in your booking. Small groups are only offered subject to availability.

From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Makadi Bay
From Sahl Hasheesh
From Soma Bay
From Safaga
From El Quseir
From Marsa Alam

Price from:

100€

✅ Book Online and pay on site

✅ Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel

✅ English speaking guide

✅ Customer support is available 24/7

✅ Insurance included

Number of people	Type of car	Price per Adult
Small group 2-3 people	Private car	140 € p.P.
Small group 4-5 people	Private mini bus	120 € p.P.
Small group 6-8 people	Private mini bus	110 € p.P.

Both monasteries are considered as the holiest sites of the Coptic Church in Egypt. Located off the Zafarana Road leading to Beni Suef.

• Explore ancient monasteries on a full-day bus tour.
• Visit the ancient monasteries of St. Antonius & St. Paul

The monasteries also include mills and bakeries, which enable the monks to live independently. There are also many churches within each monastery. The Antonius Church, the sacred core of the monastery, dates back to the 6th century. However, most parts of the building, including the important frescoes, date from the 10th century.

Program of Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul Trip

Monastery of Saint Anthony
Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite
Lunch

Desciption for Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul Trip

We will pick you up from your hotel around 5:00 AM. You will travel in about two hours in a quality, air-conditioned vehicle. Before reaching the Monastery of St. Anthony, you will cross the heart of the desert.

More than 1600 years ago, the hermit Anthony lived here in a cave on a mountain 680 meters high. A staircase with about 1000 steps leads to the cave.

Here you can admire the ancient writings and drawings of Anthony and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding mountains, desert and sea.

Then he walks along a rugged valley to the monastery of St. Paul. The monastery was built over the cave of St. Paul, a Christian hermit who lived in the 4th century AD. died.

Then we go to the restaurant for lunch.

After lunch we return back to Hurghada.

You will be returned to your hotel at around 17:00.

Included in the price:

✔ All transfers with high quality brand vehicles and with professional drivers.

✔ English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist).

✔ Entrance fees to the mentioned sights

✔ Lunch (Egyptian specialties)

✔ Drinks on the bus.

Not included in the price:

✔ Personal expenses

✔ Drinks in the restaurants and the hotel

Child discount:

✔ 0-5 years: free

✔ 6-11 years: 50% discount

✔ From 12 years: full price

Payment:

✔ Payment is made in cash upon pickup in Euros, Dollars, or Swiss Francs. You can also pay via bank transfer.

✔ Tax and insurance are included in the price