Coptic Monasteries Tour

Have a better view of the religious background of ancient Egypt in the Coptic Monasteries Tour. Visit the Coptic Monasteries that is the biggest monastery that is surrounded by high walls.

Coptic Monasteries Tour will give you an idea how much these followers paid homage to their saint and appreciate old church decorations. Our representative will assist you from your hotel and go straight to the Coptic Monasteries.  It is located at the south of Suez City, 230 kilometers from Cairo and about 45 kilometers from the eastern desert.  It was built beneath the cliffs of Mount Kalalah and the largest monastery surrounded by high walls. Tour Coptic Monasteries and view it from the top.

There is an elevated point from the monastery about 680 meters high.  At about 276 meters above the monastery is where you can see the St. Anthony’s cave. And accordingly a climb to the cave is really worth the spectacular view of the monastery below. The monastery resembles a village with streets.

The Coptic Monastery has several churches decorated with fresco paintings. One of these churches is the church of St. Anthony.  The church was built upon his tomb by his disciples.  The saint has lived 105 years and died around 356 AC. After touring the Coptic Monasteries, you will be accompanied back to your hotel.