St Catherine Monastery Day Tour Private From Sharm El Sheikh

3.0 (2 reviews) Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, English, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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,

What's included

  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Lunch
  • Local taxes
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Qualified Tour guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
    3h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  4. Dahab
    1h
    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.

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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