St Catherine Monastery Day Tour Private From Sharm El Sheikh
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
St Catherine Monastery is Situated in a stunning setting at the foot of Mount Sinai on the reputed site of Moses’ Burning Bush, St Catherine Monastery is one of the oldest and most important Christian monasteries in the world. During your Private day trip you will explore ST Catherine Monastery by visiting the main church, the burning bush, the Well of Musi, Your Lunch will be in a locale restaurant by the cost of Aqaba Gulf in Dahab City,
Inclusions
What's included
- Round-trip private transfer
- Lunch
- Local taxes
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Tour guide
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
The trip starts at about 6:40am where we will collect you from your hotel and drive for 2 ½ to 3 hours. We will make one stop along the way at a beautiful valley with lovely sand dunes. We go directly to Catherine Village, arriving there at about 9:45 and visit the monastery of St. Catherine which lies at the foot of Mount Moses in the heart of South Sinai.
You will get a guided tour to see the most famous monuments of South Sinai with a lot of attractions like the Church of Transfiguration, The Skull House, Moses Well and the Burning Bush with all the historical explanations from our licensed guide.
After visiting the monastery you will get free time where you can visit the museum of the monastery which contains the oldest icons and manuscripts of the early stage of Christianity. It is the world's second largest collection of illuminated manuscripts after the Vatican.The entry of the museum costs 25le (not included). You can take photos during this free time.
We drive back to Dahab City where we get our lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch you will have the chance to go shopping in Dahab or look around this wonderful city.We will arrive back in Sharm el Sheikh at around 17.30-18.00 and you will be taken back to your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Egypt Tours Club
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
How it compares in Sharm el Sheikh
- Its from-price is 66% above the median of the 184 day trips we list in Sharm el Sheikh.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 65 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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