Private Full-Day Red Sea Monasteries Tour from Cairo
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Overview
Visit two of the world’s oldest Coptic monasteries, St. Anthony’s and St. Paul’s, and Egypt’s Red Sea mountains, all in one day on a private 10-hour trip from Cairo. Venture into the Eastern Desert hills, and explore the 4th- and 5th-century monasteries independently. View frescoes, icons and manuscripts as you stroll around the churches and grounds, and learn the stories of both saints. Entrance fees, lunch and private transport included.
Cairo · 171 Water Activities · typical ~8,034 EGP · 14,575 EGP — premium pick
Highlights
- ✦Private tour
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Driver/guide
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- ✕Drinks
- ✕Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great
- 2St. Paul Monastery دير الأنبا بولا
- 3Zafarana
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
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- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Lunch · Driver/guide · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Reviews (17)
It has been such a wonderful and truly unforgettable trip, I loved every moment! My guide Ali has been very nice and so very helpful, he told me many interesting facts about Egypt and the monasteries during our trip. I so enjoyed visiting both monasteries and speaking with the monks there. The most unforgettable experience was going up to the mountains to visit St. Anthony's cave. Its energy and my experience there will always stay with me. I really hope to visit it again! I would also like to thank Ali for his kind help with my bank card. When we stopped at the petrol station in Cairo in the
A fantastic day to see a fascinating angle on Egypt's past and present! My guide Andrew and driver Sayid were friendly, professional, attentive, patient, supportive and made the tour excellent in every way. Andrew speaks great English, and is highly knowledgeable about the region and the monasteries in particular. He shared lots of stories of the ancient monks that illuminated and enlivened the experience of being at these places. At the Monastery of St. Antony, Andrew literally went above and beyond when he accompanied me up the 1400+ steps to St. Antony's Cave cell. The monasteries of St. An
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“It has been such a wonderful and truly unforgettable trip, I loved every moment! My guide Ali has been very nice and so very helpful, he told me many interesting facts about Egypt and the monasteries during our trip. I so enjoyed visiting both monasteries and speaking with the monks there. The most unforgettable experience was going up to the mountains to visit St. Anthony's cave. Its energy and my experience there will always stay with me. I really hope to visit it again! I would also like to thank Ali for his kind help with my bank card. When we stopped at the petrol station in Cairo in the”
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