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Private Full-Day Red Sea Monasteries Tour from Hurghada

Hurghada, Egypt
  • 14 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Egypt’s Coptic Christian heritage on a 14-hour private monastery tour from Hurghada. Traveling north through the Eastern Desert mountains with your very own knowledgeable guide, head to the 4th-century, village-style St Anthony’s Monastery, the world’s oldest working monastery. Admire the beautiful, palm-fringed complex and visit its decorated churches and chapels as you hear about its long history. Then, continue to serene St Paul’s Monastery, another 4th-century, fortified retreat. View its well-preserved frescoes and churches, including a rock-carved cave church, before returning to Hurghada. Lunch is included on your tour.
  • Private 14-hour tour from Hurghada to St Anthony’s Monastery and St Paul’s Monastery
  • Travel through the Eastern Desert mountains to see Egypt's oldest Coptic Christian monasteries
  • Take in the beauty of cliffside St Anthony’s, a working monastery with walls, gardens and churches
  • See the bright church paintings and learn about St Anthony and the monastic life
  • Visit St Paul’s Monastery, a serene retreat founded by the world’s first hermit, St Paul
  • View the fresco-covered churches and underground cave where Paul lived
  • Enjoy the in-depth attention of a private guide, with personalized commentary

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

- The exact pickup time for each hotel will be known one day before the tour departure.

Itinerary

1

St. Paul Monastery

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2

Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

3

Zafarana

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Multilingual Guide
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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