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Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

Price Starting From : $85

Visit St. Catherine's Monastery, a historic sanctuary of religion located northwest of Sharm El Sheikh. With its ancient foundations, impressive architecture, historic manuscripts, and profound cultural significance, the monastery reflects Christianity's enduring legacy.

Explore the sites of the biblical exodus with our popular Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery Tour. Witness the legendary Moses Mountain and retrace the steps of Prophet Moses during a spectacular sunrise from the summit.

On your way back to the hotel, you will stop to visit St. Catherine's Monastery, the oldest Christian church in the world, built on the site of the Burning Bush and see the location of the golden calf. Enjoy our range of Sharm El Sheikh Excursions and Egypt Day Tours! For those wishing to extend their adventure, consider the exciting Mount Sinai Tours from Cairo. Save more by joining our tours and groups for St. Catherine's Monastery Tours from Sharm El Sheikh!

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Inclusion
  • Transportation services to and from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
  • All transfers in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English-speaking tour guide throughout your Egypt excursions.
  • Entry fee for St. Catherine's Monastery from Sharm El-Sheikh.
  • Bedouin guide for the mountain climb.
  • Bottle of mineral water during all Sharm El Sheikh Excursions and Egypt Day Tours.
  • All service charges and taxes included in the St. Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh.
Exclusion
  • Any additional items not listed in the itinerary are excluded.
  • Tipping is not included in the price of our Egypt tours.
  • Personal expenses during your Sharm El Sheikh to St. Catherine Monastery tours.
  • Prices are applicable during Christmas, New Year, and Easter tours in Egypt.

Prepare to meet our tour leader at the hotel lobby to begin the St. Catherine's Monastery Tours from Sharm El Sheikh, one of the most fascinating Egypt Day Tours in the city. Around 10:00 pm, you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to visit Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery. Arriving at Moses Mountain around 2 AM, you'll start your climb and enjoy the sunrise view from the top.

According to the Bible, God spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. After descending the mountain at 7:00 am, you will visit St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest churches in the world, built by Emperor Justinian I and dedicated to Saint Catherine. The monastery complex also houses what is believed to be the descendant of the original burning bush.

On your way back, you'll stop for lunch at a good restaurant in Dahab, located by the sea. Dahab is considered one of the most charming cities in South Sinai, about 100 km from Sharm. You'll also have the opportunity to shop for local Egyptian handicrafts, carpets, jewelry, perfumes, papyrus, and other gifts. Finally, you'll return to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh after enjoying your epic tour to St. Catherine's Monastery.

 

Price

1 Person

$260 Per Person

2 - 3 Persons

$140 Per Person

4 - 6 Persons

$110 Per Person

7 - 10 Persons

$85 Per Person

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