St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries Tour
Private St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries Tour
Embark on the St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries Tour from Hurghada. Visit the Monastery of Saint Anthony and explore its ancient churches, Coptic wall paintings, and historic fortress, which reveal aspects of the lives of the earliest monks.
Continue your tour to the Monastery of Saint Paul, where you can admire Coptic icons in the Cave Church, explore the ancient fortress, and discover the old water spring that reveals details of monastic life in the desert, in an experience that combines history, spirituality, and natural beauty.
Tour Highlights
| Tour Inclusions | Tour Exclusions |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off service in Hurghada. All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites. Private English-speaking guide. Bottled water during the tour. All taxes and service charges. | Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary. Tipping. |
St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries Tour Itinerary
Your private guide from Axa Tours will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle to begin your St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries Tour from Hurghada.
Monastery of Saint Anthony
Begin your visit by exploring the Monastery of Saint Anthony, one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world. Walk through its ancient churches and admire the Coptic wall paintings depicting religious stories dating back centuries.
Then, discover the historic fortress and its ancient entrance mechanism. Learn about the monks’ way of life through the old water spring, the mill, and the olive press.
For a deeper experience, you can take an optional hike to the mountain cave where Saint Anthony lived in seclusion, devoting himself to prayer and meditation.
Monastery of Saint Paul
Continue your St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries Tour from Hurghada to the Monastery of Saint Paul, one of the oldest Coptic monasteries in Egypt.
Visit the Cave Church associated with the life of Saint Paul and admire its Coptic inscriptions and icons. Then, explore the ancient fortress and the Church of the Virgin Mary, located on its upper floors.
Discover the monastery’s history through the old water spring and ancient mill, and learn how the monks lived and managed their daily affairs in the heart of the desert while enjoying the monastery’s peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
Return
At the end of your St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries Tour from Hurghada, begin your return journey through the desert.
Enjoy the changing colors of the landscape as the sun sets behind the mountains, bringing your experience of history, spirituality, and natural beauty to a memorable close.
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What Makes This Tour Unique?
- A private St. Anthony and St. Paul Monasteries Tour from Hurghada with hotel pickup and drop-off.
- The chance to explore Saint Anthony’s ancient monastery, historic churches, and Coptic wall paintings.
- A visit to the mountain cave where Saint Anthony lived in seclusion, with an optional hike.
- The chance to discover the Cave Church, Coptic icons, and ancient fortress at the Monastery of Saint Paul.
- An opportunity to discover early monastic life and the desert’s peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
Tour Prices
Private trip for 4 persons – (80$) per person
Private trip for 3 persons – (85$) per Person
Private trip for 2 persons – (90$) per Person
Private trip for 1 person – (175$) per person
Children enjoy a 50% discount on standard adult pricing.
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