Red Sea Desert Monasteries of St. Anthony & St. Paul Full-Day Tour
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Journey 2.5 hours north along the Red Sea coast to the foot of Mount Al-Qalzam to visit the two oldest inhabited Christian monasteries in the world—founded in the 4th century AD! Guided by a Coptic monk inside the fortified walls, explore medieval frescoes, ancient millstones, the desert spring of St. Anthony, the 1,150-step climb to St. Anthony’s mountain cave, and the subterranean church of St. Paul the Anchorite.
What's included
Private round-trip A/C car, Coptic history guide, monastery donations/entry, lunch, bottled water.
Not included
Personal expenses.