Mount Sinai and saint Katherine monastery from Sharm ElSheikh and Dahab
- 20 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
St. Cathrine town is a town of a distinguished type of privacy. It is the highest of the inhabited area in Sinai. It is located at the top of a plateau that rises to 1600m above the sea level, and it is surrounded by a series of the highest mountains not only in Sinai but in Egypt as a whole. The Monastery of St. Catherine is one of the well-known monasteries in the world - a Greek Orthodox holy place connected with the Prophet Moses and the exodus of the Jews from Egypt.
Inclusions
What's included
- -Tickets to the Monastery of Santa Cathrine.
- -All the taxes.
- -Bedouin guide during the climb of the Mountain.
- -Transfer from the hotel and return in a private car with air conditioning.
What's not
- -Extras not mentioned in the program.
- -Tips and personal expenses.
Itinerary
Climb up Mount Sinai, sunrise and visit St. Catherine Monastery Pick up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 9 pm and drive on Desert high way for about 2:30 hours to Mount Sinai & St. Catherine Monastery located about 220 Km away from Sharm El Sheikh. Arriving around midnight, then get ready to climb up Sinai Mount around (3 h) Overnight to reach the summit before the sunrise and catch the amazing sunrise from the top of the mountain. Climb down Mount Sinai and then visit St. Catherine Monastery located at the foot of the mountain Built between 527 and 565 AD, and it is believed to be built around Moses' Burning Bush. The Monastery is dedicated to St Catherine who was tortured and martyred for her Christian beliefs. you will see the Burning Bushes said to be the site where Moses saw the burning bushes, Greek orthodox church, the icons of worship, the famous Mosaic and library of ancient manuscripts and icons second only to the Vatican’s.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Available travel Egypt
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Sharm el Sheikh
- Its from-price is 51% below the median of the 184 day trips we list in Sharm el Sheikh.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 92 of 184.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai, a Red Sea resort famed for coral reefs, desert mountains and sunshine in every season.
The coast is lined with resort bays such as Naama Bay, the lively centre with a promenade of restaurants and bars, and quieter Sharks Bay and Nabq. The real treasure lies underwater: coral reefs come right up to the shore, alive with colourful fish, turtles and rays.
Top-ranked sights in Sharm el Sheikh: Ras Mohammed National Park, Sharm el Sheikh Old Market, Mt. Sinai.
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