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Guided Day Tour to the Monastery of Saint Anthony & the Monastery of Saint Paul
Cairo, Egypt
Giza, Egypt
Western Desert, Egypt
$350
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Overview
The Guided Day Tour to the Monastery of Saint Anthony & the Monastery of Saint Paul offers a deep dive into Egypt's rich spiritual heritage. With experienced guides leading the way, you'll uncover the fascinating history and stunning architecture of these iconic sites.
- 🏛️ Visit the Monastery of Saint Anthony, a prominent Coptic Orthodox monastery located 334 km southeast of Cairo, surrounded by the serene Eastern Desert.
- 📜 Admire the intricate frescoes and architectural marvels that showcase a blend of Coptic and Islamic influences at the Monastery of Saint Anthony.
- 🌄 Explore the tranquil Monastery of Saint Paul, established over the cave where Saint Paul the Anchorite lived for over eighty years.
- 🗺️ Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a hassle-free journey from start to finish.
- 🚐 All transfers are conducted in a private, air-conditioned latest model vehicle for your comfort.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided throughout the tour.
- 🎟️ Entrance fees are included, granting access to the basic areas of both monasteries.
- 👨🏫 Enjoy insights from an English-speaking tour guide who will enhance your understanding of the historical significance of each site.
- 💼 Personal items and tipping are covered, allowing you to focus solely on your experience.
- 🧒 Specialized infant seats are available, making the tour suitable for families.
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Guided Day Tour to the Monastery of Saint Anthony & the Monastery of Saint Paul
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 16 hours
- bottled water
- Entrance fees
- Private tour
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour guide
- Tipping
- Personal Items
Meeting point
Return details
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The Monastery of Saint Anthony is a Coptic Orthodox monastery standing in an oasis in the Eastern Desert of Egypt, in the southern part of the Suez Governorate. Hidden deep in the Red Sea Mountains, it is located 334 km (208 mi) southeast of Cairo. The Monastery of Saint Anthony was established by the followers of Saint Anthony, who is the first Christian monk. The Monastery of St. Anthony is one of the most prominent monasteries in Egypt and has strongly influenced the formation of several Coptic institutions, and has promoted monasticism in general. Several patriarchs have come from the monastery, and several hundred pilgrims visit it each day.
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The Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite dates to the fourth century AD. It was founded over the cave where Saint Paul the Anchorite lived for more than eighty years. The first travel narrative of the monastery was provided by Antoninus Martyr, a native of Placentia, who visited the tomb of Saint Paul the Anchorite between the years 560 and 570 AD. The first monks to occupy the monastery were some of the disciples of Anthony the Great after they knew the story of Saint Paul the Anchorite it might have been occupied by Melkites for a short period, but they were followed by Egyptian again and Syrian monks. The Syrians may have had a sustained existence at the monastery, for it appears that they also occupied the monastery during the first half of the fifteenth century, after which their presence disappeared. According to an isolated Ethiopian reference, the 70th Coptic Orthodox Pope, Gabriel II (1131–45 AD), was banished to the monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite for three years.
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Guided Day Tour to the Monastery of Saint Anthony & the Monastery of Saint Paul
Cairo, Egypt
Giza, Egypt
Western Desert, Egypt
$350
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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