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Saint paul and saint anthony monastery​ private transfer

4.819 reviews

  • 8–9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

around 06:00 am Departure from the hotel. One way trip will take about 3.5 hours. The monasteries of St. Anthony and Paul are the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, founded in the fourth century AD among the rocks of Galala Al-Kibliya. Both monasteries are considered sacred to the Coptic Church in Egypt. Today, more than 100 monks live here. You will see the library of St. Anthony, his medieval paintings. The library contains valuable ancient manuscripts. NB: No extra supplement or hidden fees Please read carefully all the trip details about timing, payment and the means of the transportation.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Snacks
  • 1 bottle of water and 1 soft drink
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide

What's not

  • Transfer for Makadi, Sahl hasheesh hotels
  • Transfer El-Gouna and Soma bay hotels

Itinerary

  1. Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada by air-conditioned private vehicle at approximately 07:00 AM and take you to Monasteries of Saint Anthony and Paul the Anchorite 250 km. You will have the opportunity to marvel at the beautiful, sand-smooth eastern desert, which offers a special sight through its mountains and hills, as well as oases and plains.

    2 h

  2. The Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite in Egypt is a Coptic Orthodox monastery located in the Eastern Desert, near the Red Sea Mountains. It is about 155 km southeast of Cairo. The monastery is also known as the Monastery of the Tigers.

    2 hAdmission included

  3. The Monastery of Saint Anthony is a Coptic Orthodox monastery standing in an oasis in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, in the southern part of the Suez Governorate. Hidden deep in the Red Sea Mountains, it is located 334 km southeast of Cairo and can be reached from Hurghada in just 3 to 4 hours

    2 hAdmission included

  4. At the end of this visit to Monasteries of Saint Anthony & Paul the Anchorite, you will be brought back to your hotel in your private transportation.

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Hurghada to go
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Hurghada

  • Its from-price is 69% above the median of the 2791 experiences we list in Hurghada.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 352 of 2791.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hurghada

Hurghada is a Red Sea resort town on Egypt's mainland coast, loved for its coral reefs, warm water, desert excursions and easy beach days.

The town stretches along the shore, from the older district of El Dahar with its souk and fish market to the marina at Sakkala and the resort strip to the south. Offshore, the reefs and islands of the Red Sea teem with colourful fish and coral gardens, and dolphins are sometimes seen, making snorkelling and diving the main draws.

Top-ranked sights in Hurghada: Giftun Islands, Hurghada Marina, Careless Reef.

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