Saint Anthony’s Monastery, a home to monks for around 2000 years. Uniquely, the monastery is within a beautiful desert oasis. Plus, it is hidden deep in the Red Sea Mountains. International funding continues to support conservation work at the monastery. Resulting in some surprising finds! Explore these on a day tour from all Hurghada resorts. Including an early church discovered directly underneath the building!

The monks will be your guide at the monastery. You will see beautiful wall paintings. Many of these were restored between 2004 – 2009. Importantly, the story of Saint Anthony is told in these paintings. In addition, you will see items of pottery found during excavations. Also, view wall carvings made by the very first monks! Uniquely, view these through a glass floor. Installed to allow these historic items to be viewed without being damaged. Visit today and explore these findings and step back in time! Travel time each way is approximately 3 hours from Hurghada. Click here to learn more about the Monastery of Saint Anthony.

Monastery Of Saint Anthony | Hurghada Day Trip You Will Love