Monasteries of St. Anthony & St. Paul

Hurghada · History & culture

Monasteries of St. Anthony & St. Paul

A day trip to the Coptic monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul, known for their church frescoes.

  • Departure Hurghada
  • Duration Full day
  • Price $50 per adult

About this tour

A day trip to two Coptic monasteries in the Eastern Desert.

  • The Monastery of St. Anthony, the oldest Coptic monastery in Egypt. Its church is decorated with 13th-century frescoes.
  • The Monastery of St. Paul, about 80 km away. Its church has frescoes of the Virgin Mary with the Child and the archangels.

What to bring

  • Photo of your passport on your phone
  • Water and a packed breakfast (order it in advance at your hotel reception)
  • Hat, headscarf (for women), comfortable shoes, warm clothes in winter

Round-trip transfer surcharge

  • $10 from Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi
  • $15 from El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga

Included

  • Transfer
  • Russian-speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets as per the program

Not included

  • Donations (optional)
  • Transfer surcharge: $10 from Sahl Hasheesh/Makadi, $15 from El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga

What to bring

  • Photo of your passport on your phone
  • Water and a packed breakfast (order it in advance at your hotel reception)
  • Hat, headscarf (for women), comfortable shoes, warm clothes in winter