Embark on a private full-day tour from Cairo to explore the ancient Red Sea Monasteries. Visit St. Anthony’s and St. Paul’s monasteries, founded in the 4th and 5th century, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Coptic Christianity.
Embark on a private full-day tour from Cairo to explore the ancient Red Sea Monasteries. Visit St. Anthony’s and St. Paul’s monasteries, founded in the 4th and 5th century, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Coptic Christianity.
- St. Anthony’s Monastery (Deir Mar Antonios) - we will visit one of the most important monastery of Coptic church
- St. Paul Monastery - St. Paul’s Monastery (Deir Mar Boulos) in the Eastern Desert of Egypt is an ancient monastery dedicated to the hermit St. Paul of Thebes, who moved to this spot ..
- St. Anthony’s Monastery (Deir Mar Antonios) - we will visit one of the most important monastery of Coptic church
- St. Paul Monastery - St. Paul’s Monastery (Deir Mar Boulos) in the Eastern Desert of Egypt is an ancient monastery dedicated to the hermit St. Paul of Thebes, who moved to this spot ..
- Private transportation
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Begin your Private Full-Day Tour to the Red Sea Monasteries with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Get introduced to our Egypt Mo Tours. specialist Egyptology tour guide / driver and then set off east towards the Red Sea coastline in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Admire the Eastern desert of Egypt along the way, and learn about the…
Begin your Private Full-Day Tour to the Red Sea Monasteries with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Get introduced to our Egypt Mo Tours. specialist Egyptology tour guide / driver and then set off east towards the Red Sea coastline in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Admire the Eastern desert of Egypt along the way, and learn about the historical background of St. Anthony’s and St. Paul’s monasteries during the journey. These two monasteries, among the oldest Coptic Christian retreats globally, were established in the 4th and 5th centuries and are nestled within the Red Sea mountain range. After approximately three hours of travel, take a break to visit these ancient monasteries and use some free time to independently explore their churches, structures, and gardens. Step into the walled St. Anthony’s Monastery, reputed to be the oldest functioning monastery in the world, and learn how it was founded by the disciples of the saint who resided as a recluse in a cave above the location.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
