Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

12-Hour Red Sea Monasteries Tour from Cairo with Private Guide

12 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit St. Paul Monastery, dating back to the 4th century A.D.
02 Explore St. Anthony Monastery, dedicated to the first Christian monk
03 Learn about the role of these monasteries in Coptic institutions and monasticism in Egypt
04 Travel from Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide

Join this 12-hour tour from Cairo to visit two of the Red Sea's great monasteries: St. Paul Monastery and the Monastery of St. Anthony. Pay your respects while learning about their contribution to Coptic institutions and monasticism in Egypt. With private transfers, an Egyptologist guide, and lunch included, this experience offers a meaningful look at Egypt's religious heritage.

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cairo and head to St. Paul Monastery and St. Anthony Monastery in the Red Sea Governorate.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Visit St. Paul and St. Anthony Monasteries

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cairo and head to St. Paul Monastery and St. Anthony Monastery in the Red Sea Governorate.

Enjoy lunch at a good-quality restaurant before transferring back to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

St. Paul Monastery, St. Anthony Monastery, Red Sea Governorate

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo 1 city · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up from your hotel and return
Private Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Bottled water during your trip
Shopping tours in Cairo
All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping

What to bring

You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
Please be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.

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