Amuse your self with a visit of two monasteries of St. Paul & St, Anthony, the biggest monasteries in Egypt and overlooking the Red Sea.
Morning our Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide will accompany you by air-conditioned private vehicle to visit St. Antony, the world's oldest monastery, which is located at Zafaraana city and is far 230 km from Cairo. It was founded by followers of the saint in 356 A.D. right after he died, although St. Antony founded several monasteries during his lifetime, none of those survive today. Followed by a visit to St. Paul's monastery, probably dates to the fifth century and was founded in memory of one of Egypt's greatest saints and anchorites, who is said to have lived in a cave over which it was built for a period of some eighty years. Then you will be escorted back to your hotel in Cairo.
St. Antony & St. Paul Monasteries:
Morning our Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide will accompany you by air-conditioned private vehicle to visit St. Antony, the world's oldest monastery, which is located at Zafaraana city and is far 230 km from Cairo. It was founded by followers of the saint in 356 A.D. right after he died, although St. Antony founded several monasteries during his lifetime, none of those survive today. Followed by a visit to St. Paul's monastery, probably dates to the fifth century and was founded in memory of one of Egypt's greatest saints and anchorites, who is said to have lived in a cave over which it was built for a period of some eighty years. Then you will be escorted back to your hotel in Cairo.
Rates are quoted Per person in USD$ as follows:
01 Person ( Solo Traveller) = 275$
From 02 to 03 People = 140$
From 04 to 6 People = 80$
Child from (6 to 11.99 Years Old) = 140
Child under 6 years Old = Free
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