Monastery of St Anthony & St Paul from Hurghada 2026

Tour Programme

Transfer from hotel (07:00)
Monastery of St Anthony (founded in the 4th century)
Frescoes and icons in the cave church
Spring of St Anthony
Monastery of St Paul
Lunch
Return to Hurghada

What's included

Included in price

Hotel transfer and back
Entrance tickets
Lunch
Guide
Tourist insurance

Not included

Drinks
Personal expenses

About the Tour

The Monastery of St Anthony is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, founded in the 4th century on the site where Anthony the Great, the father of Christian monasticism, lived. The monastery is active: Coptic monks live and pray here. The frescoes in the cave church date from the 4th–13th centuries. The Monastery of St Paul is 35 km further into the mountains, in an even more remote location. Both monasteries are living monuments of early Christianity, existing for 1,700 years.

What to bring

Passport Sunscreen Hat Drinking water Camera Comfortable shoes Light clothing

Discounts

Children 6–11 years - 50% of adult price

Children under 5 - free

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the monasteries active?

Yes, both monasteries are active. Coptic monks live and pray here.

What should I wear?

Modest clothing is required: shoulders and knees covered. Women should bring a scarf.

How far are the monasteries from Hurghada?

Monastery of Anthony: about 150 km south. Monastery of Paul: a further 35 km.

Monasteries of Anthony and Paul: practical information

Monastery of Anthony: about 150 km south of Hurghada. Monastery of Paul: a further 35 km. Both active. Modest clothing required: shoulders and knees covered.