Saint Catherine Monastery by Bus - Sharm El-Sheikh

Overview

Saint Catherine's Monastery is unquestionably one of the most stunning spots in Egypt's Sinai Region. Its magnificence, situated among this diverse landscape, provides breathtaking views and unforgettable dawns and sunsets.
Inside Saint Catherine's Monastery, you will be able to appreciate ancient works of art that are valued for both their financial worth and age. Arabic mosaics, Greek and Russian icons, European oil paintings, as well as a multitude of other religious artifacts can be found here.
Following that, we shall proceed to Dahab in order to enjoy an amazing meal at a restaurant there. This little town contrasts greatly with Sharm.

What’s included

• in Saint Catherine
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off via air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional tour guide
• Shopping opportunity in Dahab
• Visiting the Saint Catherine Monastery
• Lunch at Saint Catherine

What’s Exclude

• Any Extras requested by guest which is not included at inclusion items
• $5 Per Person (National Park Fee)

What To Expect

Itinerary:
This is a typical itinerary for this product:

Stop At: Saint Catherine, Saint Catherine, Red Sea and Sinai

You will then journey to St Catherine's which usually takes around 3 hours. The burning bush, the holiest part of the monastery, is certainly worth visiting as it has been decorated with centuries of history. You can also explore the church of St Catherine's with its artworks and mosaics; visit the library (second largest after the Vatican) that holds many manuscripts and scrolls; view the bell tower housing 9 bells; discover the well of Moses connected to an underground spring; see inside "Monks cells" located on the defensive wall of the monastery; check out Fatimid mosque outside walls and observe well-tended gardens as well as cemetery. Afterwards we will go to Dahab for a delicious lunch at a restaurant in this small town so different from Sharm.

Duration: 4 hours

Additional Information

• Infant seats available
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

05:30 AM

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Please provide the hotel name and room number so that hotel security can be notified.

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details