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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
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Overview
Make your memories in one of the best trips ever from Tapa to St. Catherine’s Monastery is the smallest dioceses and the oldest Christian Monastery in the world still in use. It also houses a rich collection of icons and precious manuscripts.
What's included
All transfers by air-condition vehicle
Entrance fees to St. Catherine National park
Bottled water
Pick up services from your hotel in Taba and return
Bedouin guide
Drinks
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping Kitty
What to expect
Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
2h · Admission ticket included
Visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and also it’s one of the oldest monasteries of Christianity. It’s located in heart of the Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1570 meters in the place where according to tradition Moses saw the bush on fire which didn’t burn up. The Monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery dates back to the age of the emperor Justinian 6th century. The monastery was named Saint Catherine at the beginning of the 11th century in honor of saint Catherine, one of the earliest Alexandria Christians martyrs. It contains several monuments like the burning bush seen by Moses and the remarkable Icons Gallery.
The half-day tour departs from Taba at 7:00 am, giving you a chance to explore the Monastery’s incredible architecture, a beautiful chapel, historic icons, and ancient artwork. After taking your time to learn about this unique place, you will head back to Taba at 14.00.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
We pickup from hotels in Taba and from Taba border
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
