St. Catherine's Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh
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Duration
8 hours -
Available days:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday -
Adults
20 £ -
Children
15 £ -
Pickup Time
6:30 AM
Tour Highlights:
St. Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh , one of the cultural and religious trips in Sharm El Sheikh that attracts visitors of different nationalities to visit one of the oldest monasteries in the world, which was built in 545 AD by order of Empress Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine, and St. Catherine's Monastery is located west of the famous Mount Moses
Excursion program :
The trip to the monastery takes about 2.30 or 3 hours, but don't worry the trip will be in a very comfortable air-conditioned car
We will pass by your hotel at around 6 am (Note: Timings may vary according to the location of your hotel and the previously agreed upon times)
We will arrive there around 9 am to visit St. Catherine's Monastery, which is located at the foot of Mount Moses in the heart of South Sinai. This is one of the most famous monuments in South Sinai with many tourist attractions such as the Church of the Transfiguration, the Skull House, the Well of Moses and the Hanging Bush. You will get a guided tour to see all this with all the historical explanations from our licensed guide.
After getting to know the corners of the monastery and what it contains, you will have time for yourself where you can visit the monastery museum which contains the oldest icons and manuscripts from the early stage of Christianity. It is the second largest collection of valuable manuscripts in the world after the Vatican. The entrance fee to the museum is not included.
You can take photos during this free time.
We drive back to Dahab where we have lunch at a local restaurant.
After a pleasant lunch, you will have the opportunity to shop in Dahab or wander around this wonderful city.
We will arrive in Sharm El Sheikh at about 17.30 and you will be taken to your hotel.
Additional Information:
The monastery area does not only contain the monastery, but you will also be surprised by the presence of a mosque in the place, which was built during the spread and entry of Islam into Egypt to protect the monastery. There is also a library that includes Christian manuscripts dating back centuries and the strange magical tree of Moses whose leaves never wither.
Included in the price:
- Air conditioned transportation.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Entrance Tickets to Monastery.
- Lunch open buffet.
Not Included in the price:
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Drinks in the restaurant
What to take with you:
- Comfortable clothes
- comfortable shoes
- bottle of water
- camera to take pictures
- passport photos.
