Your day trip from Cairo to Red Sea begins with a smooth pick-up from your chosen location in Cairo. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, and we guarantee you a comfortable transfer in our private air-conditioned vehicle with a reliable driver and a professional tour guide.

The first stop in our day trip from Cairo to Red Sea will be at the St. Anthony's Monastery. It dates back to the 4th century AD, and it’s considered the oldest Christian monastery in the whole world. The complex of St. Anthony's Monastery includes several buildings and churches. The highlight of the monastery is the church of St. Anthony, which comprises the tomb of St. Anthony and a lot of Coptic icons. You can also see the smaller churches, the garden, and the natural spring.

After finishing the St. Anthony's Monastery tour, it’ll be time for a delicious lunch in a local peaceful restaurant where you can savor various Egyptian dishes, with a variety of options including vegetarian dishes.

To continue our day trip from Cairo to Red Sea, we’ll head to St. Paul Monastery, about 25 km south of St. Anthony’s monastery. It is a quiet monastery nestled within the desert cliffs and dates back to the 4th century AD. You’ll have a guided tour of the main church of St. Paul, which was built over the cave where the saint lived for many decades, and you’ll also see the burial place of St.paul and many interesting Coptic icons. 

The complex also includes the Fortress Tower, which was used for the protection of monks inside the monastery. Besides, there is a beautiful garden with a water spring that resembles the garden of St. Anthony's Monastery.

After finishing our day trip from Cairo to Red Sea monasteries, you’ll embark on a peaceful return journey through the eastern desert. And finally, we’ll drop you off at your hotel in Cairo.