Explore St. Anthony Monastery from Hurghada. Visit ancient churches, gardens, and caves with expert guides. Enjoy a seamless, air-conditioned journey.
Explore St. Anthony Monastery from Hurghada. Visit ancient churches, gardens, and caves with expert guides. Enjoy a seamless, air-conditioned journey.
- Hurghada - The tour guide will arrive at your hotel to pick you up, and then you’ll embark on a 3-hour journey heading north towards the monastery. The guide will provide insights into the monastery’s history and Christianity in Egypt.
- St. Anthony’s Monastery (Deir Mar Antonios) - The tour guide will lead you to the monastery. Initially,…
- Hurghada - The tour guide will arrive at your hotel to pick you up, and then you’ll embark on a 3-hour journey heading north towards the monastery. The guide will provide insights into the monastery’s history and Christianity in Egypt.
- St. Anthony’s Monastery (Deir Mar Antonios) - The tour guide will lead you to the monastery. Initially, you’ll meet a monk who will guide you through the monastery, including the ancient church and the water creek that has flowed from the mountain for thousands of years. The guide will also show you the panoramic view of the monastery.
- St. Anthony’s Monastery (Deir Mar Antonios) - The tour guide will escort you to the mountain where St. Anthony resided in a cave. You will have the opportunity to ascend the steps to St. Anthony’s cave. The climb takes about an hour (approximately 1,200 steps), and descending takes around 30 minutes. Climbing to the cave is optional for guests, and the tour guide will remain at the mountain’s base.
- St. Paul Monastery - The tour guide will transport you from St. Anthony’s to St. Paul’s Monastery, located about 50 km away. The guide will provide information about St. Paul’s Monastery and arrange for a monk to meet and guide you through the monastery.
- St. Paul Monastery - The tour guide and driver will then drive you back to the hotel. They will organize lunch at a restaurant approximately halfway through the return journey.
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Drinks during Lunch, Personal expenses, souvenirs and Tips
- Drinks during Lunch, Personal expenses, souvenirs and Tips
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 (…
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.
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.
