Top Hurghada Religious Tours

Ras Gharib is home to some of Egypt's oldest Christian monasteries, considered to be among the holiest places for Egyptian Orthodox Copts. These monasteries represent a rich cultural and historical heritage. One of the most significant is the monastery dedicated to St. Anthony, the oldest Christian monastery in Egypt. Currently, it houses more than 100 monks and features an ancient Coptic church that holds the tomb of St. Anthony. Visitors can admire well-preserved medieval paintings and explore a library filled with valuable ancient manuscripts. Just opposite lies St. Paul's Monastery, built over the cave where Saint Paul, a 4th-century Christian hermit, lived. Preferring an ascetic life in the desert over the comforts of the city, he devoted himself to worshiping God. According to legend, God sent bread to him via ravens to prevent him from starving. It is also said that lions dug his grave after his death at the age of 105, further adding to the mystique surrounding his life.

Go beyond the beaches on your Hurghada break, and discover the city itself with the help of a professional local guide. In just a few hours, you’ll check out the highlights of the traditional old town as well as the more contemporary city areas. Learn about the fishing community in Hurghada as you visit a shipyard, and see the city’s largest mosque along with the city’s oldest Coptic church.

St. Anthony Monastery is the oldest life Coptic Orthodox monastery in the world, was built in the middle of the desert, in the fourth century With Sjptours you will enjoy visiting the oldest church, the garden, the water creek, and the panorama of the monastery. You can get on the steps up the mountain to the cave where Sant Anthony used to live ( optional without payment ). A monk will join us in the monastery to explain about the numbers and jobs of the monks They normally explain about the liturgy of the orthodox Coptic churches. I will pick you up from your hotel wherever you stay, in an air-conditioning car to the Monastery.

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.

St. Anthony is the oldest life monastery (Coptic Orthodox) in the world, dated back to the 4th century, which lies in the nowhere in between the mountains of the Red Sea, about 3 hours drive from Hurghada.  We will be able to see the oldest church, historic icons, the monks cells, the water creek ”spring”, the monastery farm and the towers which they used to lift people from outside the monastery into inside.

Step back in time with a full-day guided tour of Luxor’s ancient tombs and treasures from Hurghada. Stroll between two great lines of sphinxes as you enter Karnak Temple to see the buildings and sacred lake within the complex. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant then visit the Valley of the Kings’ royal tombs and Queen Hatshepsut’s vast temple before returning to your hotel. Upgrade to include entrance fees.

Combine a desert safari with a Bedouin cultural experience on this tour. You'll go on a safari into the desert for an ATV thrill ride. You’ll then continue to a Bedouin village to learn about life in the desert (and go on a camel ride). In the evening, you'll take in a dinner show with song and dance while you dine on an included meal.

Discover the ancient wonders of the Saint Paul Monastery on a Private Full Day Tour from Hurghada. Our professional guide will pick you up from your hotel for a comfortable journey to this historic site nestled near the Red Sea mountains. Explore the monastery's intricate architecture, ancient relics, and spiritual significance dating back to the 4th century AD. Enjoy a serene moment amidst breathtaking views and indulge in authentic Egyptian cuisine for lunch. Immerse yourself in the monastery's rich history before returning to your hotel in Hurghada, enriched by a day of cultural exploration and spiritual discovery.

See some of ancient Egypt’s most iconic sights on a full-day tour of Luxor from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi, or Sahl Hasheesh. Let someone else take care of logistics so that you can explore royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and walk the imposing arcades at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first female pharaoh. Photograph the Colossi of Memnon, stroll the chapels, temples, and sacred lake at Karnak Temple, visit an alabaster factory, and savor a buffet lunch.

To fully experience the beauty of the Red Sea, you have to spend time underwater. Anyone from beginners to experienced divers can explore the reef off Hurghada on this guided diving tour. Stop at two spots to dive, with provided equipment, under the watch of professional instructors. Break for an onboard buffet lunch in between and time to relax afterwards. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Please note national park fees are payable on the day.