🏨 Private Guided Day Tour to the Monastery of Saint Anthony and the Monastery of Saint Paul from Cairo Activity

Private Guided Day Tour to the Monastery of Saint Anthony and the Monastery of Saint Paul from Cairo

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 12 hours

Departs: Cairo, Cairo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

visiting the monastery of the first monk in history,
the Monastery of Saint Anthony and the monastery of the first hermit in history, the Monastery of Saint Paul, with all their ancient churches,
buildings and the rock cut church.
your private Egyptologist tour guide and
private modern a/c van

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Entrance fees

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch

Private tour

Qualified Egyptologist guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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

St. Anthony's Monastery (Deir Mar Antonios)

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.

12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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