Private Full-Day Red Sea Monasteries Tour from Hurghada

Sightseeing  :  Egypt  :  Red Sea Coast  :  Hurghada  :  Christian Tours

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 Al-Qibliya, in hidden cliffs and caves.After your pick up from your hotel in Hurghada, drive north along the coast visit the Monasteries of St. Paul. Built in the 4th century AD and dramatically set against the cliffs of the Eastern desert plateau, St Anthony's Monastery has several churches and chapels and intriguing medieval graffiti. St. Paul's is a slightly younger monastery yet contains equally fascinating artifacts. Both monasteries are worth a visit, even if you are not interested in the spiritual aspect of the experience. The beauty of the view you will catch from up above will make this an unforgettable trip. At the end of the tour, take in the scenery as you are taken back to your hotel.