Private Excursion to St. Anthony & St. Paul Monasteries from Hurghada
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€70.00 Per Person
Duration
12 h
Starting Time
04:00 AM
Type
Private
State
Hurghada
Runs
Daily
Embark on a spiritual and historical journey with a private excursion from Hurghada to the magnificent St. Anthony and St. Paul monasteries. Nestled deep within the majestic Red Sea mountains, these ancient sites offer a peaceful and fascinating escape away from mass tourism. Enjoy a completely personalized experience with your own expert guide, tailored exclusively for you by Zakharious Tours to guarantee the highest quality and comfort.
Highlights
Highlights of Your Private Day Trip St. Anthony & St. Paul Monasteries
100% Private Experience: Enjoy a dedicated private day trip starting directly from your hotel in Hurghada.
St. Anthony's Monastery: Visit the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world and admire its ancient wall paintings.
St. Paul's Monastery: Explore the hidden Monastery of St. Paul the Anchorite, beautifully isolated in the desert mountains.
Away from Mass Tourism: Discover these historic, spiritual sites in peace, without the stress of large tourist groups.
Expert Knowledge: Learn fascinating details about ancient Coptic Christian history from your dedicated private guide.
Premium Transport: Travel in utmost comfort with our modern, private air-conditioned vehicles.
Itinerary
Our guide will pick you up directly from your hotel in Hurghada. You embark on a two-hour drive in a high-quality, air-conditioned vehicle.
Before you reach the St. Antonius monastery, cross the heart of the desert. The hermit Antonius lived here in a cave on a 680 meter high mountain more than 1,600 years ago. A staircase with about 1,000 steps leads you up to the cave. There you can admire the ancient writings and drawings of Antonius and enjoy the fantastic view of the surrounding mountains, the desert and the sea.
After lunch we continue through the quiet valley to the St. Paulus monastery. The monastery was built over the cave of St. Paul, a Christian hermit who lived in the 4th century AD. died.
In the evening our tour guide will bring you back to your hotel in Hurghada.
Includes
Competent German-speaking Egyptologist
Visit to the monastery of St. Antonius
Visit to the monastery of St. Paul
All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
All entrance fees for the promotions mentioned in the process
All services and local taxes
Meals - included in the price:
Soft drinks on the bus
Lunch in the restaurant
Excludes
Drinks in the restaurant
Any additions that are not mentioned in the process
Personal expenses
gratuities
General Info
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Payment Terms:
We accept the following currencies in cash: Euros, Dollars and Egyptian Pounds. Payment by credit card is currently not possible.
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