- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Warm clothing in winter or loose clothing in summer
Over View
Red Sea monasteries from Hurghada
The Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul are the oldest in Christianity, originating in the 4th century AD when monks began settling in secluded caves and cliffs at the base of the Galala Al-Qibliya mountain near the Red Sea. These monasteries hold great significance as the holiest sites in the Coptic Church. The Monastery of St. Anthony, located about 70 km south of Ain Sukhna and 245 km from Hurghada, is a vast complex surrounded by towering walls and can be accessed via the Zafarana Road leading to Beni Suef.
Highlights:
- Visit the Monastery of St. Anthony
- Lunch at a restaurant
- Visit the Monastery of Saint Paul.
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Included/Excluded
- Coptic attractions mentioned in the program
- Transfers to The Red sea in a private car
- Tour Guide
- Lunch in a local restaurant and Mineral water
- Pick up and drop off
- Gratituties (optional)
Tour Plan
Hotel Pickup
Begin your tour with a pickup from your Cairo hotel, where your guide will take you on a journey to explore the historic Red Sea monasteries.
Visit to the Monastery of Saint Anthony
- Explore the world's oldest monastery, located in an oasis within Egypt's Eastern Desert. Founded by the followers of St. Anthony, the father of monasticism, this Coptic Orthodox monastery is hidden deep in the Red Sea Mountains.
- Highlight: Church of St. Anthony
- Visit the Church of St. Anthony, the oldest part of the monastery, built over the saint’s tomb. Admire its significant collection of Coptic wall paintings that demonstrate the influence of Byzantine and Islamic art in medieval Coptic culture.
- Walk Along the Fortified Walls
- Some monks will guide you along a section of the monastery’s fortified walls, where you can see the ancient basket and wooden winch used to enter the complex during attacks.
- Panoramic View
- Enjoy a stunning panorama over the monks’ cultivated gardens from the walls.
Visit to the Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite
- Continue to the Monastery of St. Paul, dating back to the 5th century. This monastery was founded in memory of St. Paul the Anchorite, one of Egypt’s greatest saints, who lived in a cave for 80 years.
- Saint Paul’s Life
- Learn about the life of St. Paul through the writings of St. Jerome and other historical accounts. Tradition holds that a raven would bring him half a loaf of bread daily during his time in the wilderness.
- Monastery History
- Discover the rich history of the Monastery of St. Paul, also known as the Monastery of the Tigers due to its remote location. Over time, it has been connected with the Monastery of St. Anthony and housed both Egyptian and Syrian monks.
Lunch in Cairo
After your tour of the monasteries, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo.
Return to Hotel
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
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