St Catherine’s monastery private tour from Sharm El-Sheikh
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 8 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit one of the world’s oldest monasteries with this private day tour. Avoid the rush of public transport, and start with a private Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab pickup. Once at St. Catherine's Monastery, spend time exploring the Transfiguration Church, a descendent of the original burning bush, and the Well of Moses. No need to book transport as round-trip transfers are included Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saint Catherine's Monastery Go to a place that’s sacred in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Inclusions
What's included
- All transfers by air conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide and Professional Photographer as well
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pick up service from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
- Entrance fees to St. Catherine
What's not
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal spending / Tipping
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 6;00am (exact details will be confirmed locally) by an A/C vehicle , then head to St. Catherine City on the 230 Kilometers drive of two and half hours. Inside the monastery you will see the Burning Bush, Moses well (where Moses met his wife) & the Transfiguration Church. Then you will take free time if you would like to climb up one of the surrounding mountains to take a panoramic view for the whole monastery.
St. Catherine's Monastery lies on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai in St. Catherine's City. The monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. The monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I, enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush ordered to be built by St. Helen, the mother of Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush; the living bush on the grounds is purportedly the original. It is also referred to as "St. Helen's Chapel". The site is sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. After your will finish the Tour your travel Back to Sharm El sheikh
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
- Operated by
- Etro tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Sharm el Sheikh
- Its from-price is 225% above the median of the 1150 experiences we list in Sharm el Sheikh.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 285 of 1150.
- 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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