Guided Day Trip to Monastery of Saint Paul from Hurghada

14 hours Free CancellationMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 1+Guided Operated by Hurghada Daily Tours
St. Paul Monastery دير الأنبا بولا

Why we love it?

This private 14-hour tour from Hurghada explores Egypt’s rich Coptic Christian heritage with visits to two historic monasteries in the Eastern Desert. Begin at St. Paul Monastery دير الأنبا بولا, a serene cliffside retreat founded by the hermit Saint Paul, where you’ll see fresco-covered churches and an underground cave associated with his life. Next, head south to St. Anthony’s Monastery, the oldest working monastery in Egypt, featuring decorated churches, chapels, and a library within a palm-fringed complex. Your knowledgeable guide will provide detailed commentary on the history and significance of both sites. The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and lunch, with all fees and taxes covered, returning to Hurghada by late afternoon.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

St. Paul Monastery دير الأنبا بولا

Explore Egypt’s Coptic Christian heritage on a 14-hour private monastery tour from Hurghada. Traveling north through the Eastern Desert mountains with your very own knowledgeable guide, head to the 4th-century, village-style St Anthony’s Monastery, the world’s oldest working monastery. Admire the beautiful, palm-fringed complex and visit its decorated churches and chapels as you hear about its long history. Then, continue to serene St Paul’s Monastery, another 4th-century, fortified retreat. View its well-preserved frescoes and churches, including a rock-carved cave church, before returning to Hurghada. Lunch is included on your tour. Private 14-hour tour from Hurghada to St Anthony’s Monastery and St Paul’s Monastery Travel through the Eastern Desert mountains to see Egypt's oldest Coptic Christian monasteries Take in the beauty of cliffside St Anthony’s, a working monastery with walls, gardens and churches See the bright church paintings and learn about St Anthony and the monastic life Visit St Paul’s Monastery, a serene retreat founded by the world’s first hermit, St Paul View the fresco-covered churches and underground cave where Paul lived Enjoy the in-depth attention of a private guide, with personalized commentary

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers We pick up all travelers

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start