sharm el sheikh
11 hours

SAINT CATHERINE'S MONASTERY

Overview

St. Catherine's Monastery is an ancient complex of buildings of early Christianity, located on Mount Moses (Mount Sinai), is a UNESCO heritage site

Pickup time around 05:30 depends on the location of the hotel

Visit to St. Catherine's Monastery, opportunity to communicate with monks, history of the monastery, traditions, ancient icons

Well of Moses, the Burning Bush

Visit to the Museum of Icons (optional)

Lunch, visit to the market in Dahab

Arrival at the hotel at approximately 16:00 (depending on location)



Highlights
  • Visit to Saint Catherine's Monastery

  • The Well of Moses and the Burning Bush

Basic Information
Duration:
11 hours
Departure Time:
05:30
Return Time:
16:00
Included:
  • Transportation services during the trip

  • Entrance tickets as per the program

  • Services of an english-speaking guide

  • Lunch and a visit to the market in Dahab

Not Included:
  • Donation (optional)

  • Icon museum (approximately $5 per person)

  • Drinks during lunch.

Items To Bring
  • Passport and a copy of your passport (a requirement by the police when leaving Sharm El Sheikh)

  • Water, dry breakfasts (should be ordered in advance at the reception)

  • Headgear, a scarf (for women), comfortable shoes, and warm clothing (in the winter months)

Tour Program

  • Visit to Saint Catherine's Monastery, the opportunity to interact with the monks, learn about the monastery's history, traditions, and ancient icons

  • The Well of Moses and the Burning Bush

  • Visit to the icon museum (optional)

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