🏨 Guided Day Tour to the Monastery of Saint Anthony & the Monastery of Saint Paul Activity

Guided Day Tour to the Monastery of Saint Anthony & the Monastery of Saint Paul

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From $275.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 16 hours

Departs: Cairo, Cairo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Both Monasteries visited on this tour date back to the fourth century and they are considered of the earliest inhabited monasteries of the world. They belong to the Coptic Orthodox Church which is a member of the Oriental Orthodox Churches. Saint Anthony was the first Christian monk in history and Saint Paul was the first hermit.
Both monasteries represent Christian institutions that contributed a great deal to the Christian theology and monastic life. The monasteries are located about 3-4 hours' drive from Cairo. You can also visit the cave of Saint Anthony. Lunch is included in this tour. Your tour includes private qualified Egyptologist, private modern a/c van with Wi-Fi on board, Bottled water and beverages.

What's Included

All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle

bottled water

Entrance fees

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private tour

Qualified Egyptologist guide

What's Not Included

Any Optional Tours

Lunch (Optional)

Personal Items

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 1 - 5
CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

The Monastery of Saint Anthony is a Coptic Orthodox monastery standing in an oasis in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, in the southern part of the Suez Governorate. Hidden deep in the Red Sea Mountains, it is located 334 km (208 mi) southeast of Cairo. The Monastery of Saint Anthony was established by the followers of Saint Anthony, who is the first Christian monk. The Monastery of St. Anthony is one of the most prominent monasteries in Egypt and has strongly influenced the formation of several Coptic institutions, and has promoted monasticism in general. Several patriarchs have come from the monastery, and several hundred pilgrims visit it each day.

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