Ancient Monasteries Tour — From Hurghada to St. Anthony & St. Paul. Feel the peace and spiritual beauty of Egypt’s sacred history. ⛪️🙏✨
  • Every day: 9:00 am to 10pm
  • Sharm El Sheikh - Egypt

Ancient Monasteries Tour — From Hurghada to St. Anthony & St. Paul. Feel the peace and spiritual beauty of Egypt’s sacred history. ⛪️🙏✨

1Ancient Monasteries Tour  — From Hurghada to St. Anthony & St. Paul. Feel the peace and spiritual beauty of Egypt’s sacred history. ⛪️🙏✨ 2Ancient Monasteries Tour  — From Hurghada to St. Anthony & St. Paul. Feel the peace and spiritual beauty of Egypt’s sacred history. ⛪️🙏✨

Hurghada

  • Duration

    14 hours
  • Available Days:

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
  • Adults

    42 $
  • Children

    24 $
  • Pickup Time

    04:00
Tour Highlights:

A journey deep into the Wadi El-Natrun desert, where two of the oldest Christian monasteries await you: St. Anthony and St. Paul! 🕌🙏

  • The Monastery of St. Anthony is one of the oldest in the world that is still active. Founded in the 4th century, it preserves history and faith. Here you will see an ancient church ⛪, unique frescoes, and a museum where you can immerse yourself in the past.
  • The Monastery of St. Paul, also known as Baramus, was also founded in the 4th century. It became home to monks and hides many churches, cells, a library, and a museum. According to tradition, this is the very place where the Apostle Paul lived! 📜
  • During the tour, you will be able to walk through the monasteries, learn fascinating facts about their rich history, and discover the everyday life of the monks. 🚶‍♀️✨
Additional Information:

 

  • 🚐 Transfer and Schedule
  • 4:00 🌅: Departure from Hurghada (exact time will be confirmed after booking). The journey takes about 3 hours in a comfortable car — that’s 300 km!
  • First stop: St. Anthony’s Monastery. 🏰 Here you can walk around and talk with the monks.
  • Next: Drive to St. Paul’s Monastery, located 80 km from the first one.
  • Second stop: St. Paul’s Monastery. You will also have time to walk and communicate with the monks.
  • 18:00 🏨: Return to your hotel.
  • 💰 Tour Price
  • ❗️The price is for the whole group. The more people, the cheaper per person!
  • 2 people: 🚗 $110 (minimum price)

  • 3 people: 🚗 $120 (from 6 years old)

  • 4 people: 🚐 $140 (from 6 years old)

  • 5–8 people: 🚐 +$20 per adult and +$10 per child (6–12 years) added to the 4-person price.

    Example: if 8 adults go, the price will be $28 per person.

  • More than 8 people: 🤝 Price is discussed individually.

  • Tour Features
  • 🗣️ Private Guide: You will have a personal guide and a comfortable car with a driver.
  • 🗓️ Weekends: Fridays and Saturdays are weekends in Egypt, so monasteries may be crowded. For more privacy and time to talk with the monks, it’s better to choose other days.
  • Booking and Payment
  • ❗️🛂 Travel Permit: To obtain a tourist permit from the police, we will need passport photos of all participants.
  • ❗️💰 Prepayment: A prepayment of $50 is required. This covers the permit, car, and guide booking. The prepayment will be refunded if you cancel at least 24 hours before the departure date.
Included in the price:

 

✅ 🎟️ Entrance tickets to all sites in the program.
✅ 🗣️ Services of a  guide who will share many interesting facts.
✅ 🚐 Transfer to and from the monasteries.

⚠️ Important Transfer Information:
If your hotel is located in:
💵 El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh or Makadi — extra charge $10 for round trip booking.
💵 Soma Bay or Safaga — extra charge $20 for round trip booking.

This surcharge is fixed, calculated for a group of up to 6 people, and the transfer may be shared.

 

Not Included in the price:

 

❌🍽️ Lunch and drinks are not included in the price.

❌🙏 Donations and tips are at your discretion.

✅👧👦 Children up to 5 years old travel free of charge!

 

What to take with you:

 

💦 Water
📸 Photo of your passport on your phone
🥪 Lunch box (order it in advance at your hotel reception!)
👟 Comfortable shoes
🧢 Hat or cap
🧕 For women: headscarf and clothing covering the knees
😎 Sunglasses
🧴 Sunscreen
💵 Money for the tour and small expenses
🔋 Power bank for phone charging

 

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