Excursion to the monastery of St. Anthony and the monastery of St. Paul

Introduction

Book your private monastery excursion to the two oldest monasteries of Christianity with Luxreisen - the St. Antonius and the St. Paulus monastery.

We would like to point out that we offer private tours. The prices depend on the number of participants. Small group excursions are subject to availability.

We at Luxreisen offer this excursion for all guests of the resorts in Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga, Port Ghalib, El Quseir and Marsa Alam.

Are you looking for silence and breathtaking beauty? Then the exclusive excursion with Luxreisen is a very good choice. The monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul offer exactly that to their visitors.

The Monastery Excursion Egypt is a full day excursion by bus where you visit the oldest monasteries of Christianity.

Visiting the actual monasteries also includes visiting the bakeries and mills belonging to the monastery. These helped the local monks to lead a self-sufficient life. In addition, each monastery has numerous churches.

The heart of the monastery of St. Antonius is the Antonius Church inside. This sacred building has its origins as early as the 6th century. However, most parts of the monastery date from the 10th century. This also includes the numerous frescoes inside the buildings.