- Visit the Monastery of St. Anthony
- Lunch at a restaurant
- Visit the Monastery of Saint Paul.
Monastery of Saint Anthony and Paul from Hurghada
Daily Tour
Hurghada
Monastery of Saint Anthony and Paul from Hurghada – Ancient Desert Monasteries Tour
Experience a unique cultural and spiritual journey with the Monastery of Saint Anthony and Saint Paul tour from Hurghada. Located deep in Egypt’s Eastern Desert mountains, these two monasteries are among the oldest Christian monasteries in the world and represent the birthplace of Christian monastic life.
This full-day excursion takes you away from the beaches of Hurghada and into a peaceful desert landscape where early monks lived in prayer and isolation nearly 1,700 years ago. If you are looking for a meaningful historical experience beyond typical tourist attractions, this tour is a perfect choice.
📍 Where Are the Monasteries Located?
The monasteries are located approximately 250 km from Hurghada in the Red Sea Governorate. The drive takes around 3–4 hours through dramatic desert scenery and mountain landscapes.
Their remote location was chosen centuries ago by monks seeking solitude and spiritual reflection.
The Monastery of Saint Anthony dates back to the 4th century AD and is widely considered the oldest Christian monastery in the world.
Saint Anthony, known as the “Father of Monasticism,” chose this remote desert area to live as a hermit. His spiritual teachings later inspired monastic traditions across Europe and the Middle East.
Inside the monastery, visitors can explore:
Ancient Coptic churches with colorful wall paintings
Historic religious manuscripts
Defensive stone walls built for protection
Peaceful courtyards surrounded by mountains
The Cave of Saint Anthony
One of the highlights is the cave of Saint Anthony, located high above the monastery. Visitors can climb approximately 1,000 steps to reach the cave where Saint Anthony lived in solitude. The panoramic desert views from the top are breathtaking and unforgettable.
Highlights
Tour Program
Early pick up from your Hotel in Hurghada for your transfer to Zafarana and the Monastery of St. Anthony and St. Paul.
Once you arrive at the Monastery of Saint Anthony, your guide will accompany you on a tour inside it.
Both monasteries are considered as the holiest sites of the Coptic Church in Egypt. Located off the Zafarana Road leading to Beni Suef, some 70 km south from Ain Sukhna, 250 km from Hurghada City, the Monastery of St Anthony is a large complex encircled by high walls, including churches, chapels, a bakery, a garden.
The monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul are the oldest Christian monasteries; they both date back to the 4th century AD, when monks began to settle at the foot of the Red Sea mountain of Galala.
Later, after visiting the Monastery of Saint Anthony in Zaafarana, you will enjoy your lunch.
Then, you will drive some 40 km back towards the Monastery of Saint Paul. Accordingly, it will take you approximately 40 minutes to get there.
The trip continues in the Monastery of St. Paul. Although this monastery is smaller than the one for Saint Anthony, it has some treasures and big importance. Among these treasures: altars, icons, an old olive press, an old pulley and a coffin. This coffin has the remains of St. Paul in.
This trip to the Monastery of Saint Anthony and Paul from Hurghada ends at approximately 17:00.
Inclusions
- Private vehicle to and back to the hotel.
- Lunch
- Private tour
- Entrance fees
Exclusions
- Drinks in the restaurant
- Personal spending.
- Optional Activities.
Timing & Duration
- Pick up: Around 3:30 Am (Depending on your hotel location in Hurghada)
- Drop Off: Around 17:30 Pm (the same day)
- Duration: 14 Hours
- Monastery of Saint Anthony and Paul from Hurghada operates every day.
What to take with you?
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Warm clothing in winter or loose clothing in summer
- Evening, on the day before the tour, please book for yourself a breakfast box in the reception and don’t forget to take it morning on the day of the tour.
The Price
Monastery of Saint Anthony and Paul from Hurghada costs
- Private trip for 2 Persons – 70 $ per person
- Private trip for 4 Persons – 65 $ per person
- Private trip for 6 Persons – 60 $ per person
- Private trip for a single traveler 130 $
How to book a tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions
The excursion lasts approximately 10–12 hours including travel time.
The climb requires moderate fitness. It is optional and not mandatory.
Yes, the tour focuses on history and culture as well as religion.
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and modest dress suitable for religious sites are recommended.
