The monastery of Saint Catherine is one of the oldest permanent Christian monasteries in the world. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The relics of St. Catherine are preserved on the territory of the monastery itself. Saint Catherine is one of the most revered saints in the whole world. The monastery is located at an altitude of 1500 m above sea level. In the Valley between the mountains of Catherine, Safsafa and Mount Moses.
Monastery of Saint Catherine Tour program:
The transfer picks up guests from the hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 6:00 am.
The road 180 km takes 3 hours.
Stop 20 minutes on the way for rest, tea and toilet”drinks for an additional fee”.
In the monastery we will see a burning bush, the source of the prophet Moses, the chapel and the relics of St. Catherine “it depends on the permission of the monks.”
after viewing the monastery, the guide gives us 45 minutes of free time to watch, walk and take beautiful pictures.
We leave the monastery at approximately 12:00 for the city of Dahab.
Dahab is a beautiful small town on the Gulf of Aqaba, located 90 km from Sharm El Sheikh.
In Dahab there will be lunch at a restaurant on the sea with Saudi Arabia in the background.
shopping and buying souvenirs in Dahab 45 minutes then we go back to sharm el sheikh.
Return to Sharm El Sheikh around 17:30.
Price:
Adult pays $30 per person.
Children from 4 to 11 years old $20.
Less than 4 years free.
you can organize an excursion to the monastery of St. Catherine individually for up to 4 people in a car, accompanied by an English-speaking guide:
2 people private tour $200
3 people private tour $250
4 people private tour $ 300
What is included in the price:
Transport service from the hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to the hotel.
Entrance ticket to the monastery of St. Catherine.
Dinner
Services of an English-speaking guide.
Day of the week:
Saturday Monday and Thursday from 06:00 to 18:00
Not included in the price:
Drinks during the tour.
Photo and video taken by photographer During the tour.
What to take with you to St. Catherine:
Original passport.
Dry breakfast” can be ordered the day before the tour at the reception” Free of charge.
Comfortable closed clothing and sports shoes, warm clothes are recommended.
Sunglasses and sun cream.
Headdress.
Drinking water and any drinks
Napkins and toilet paper just in case.
Money for souvenir drinks and extra expenses.
Pen and paper for notes and hear the guide’s story.
Note:
The start and end time of the tour is an approximate time depending on the location of the hotel, the number and punctuality of tourists.
photos and videos taken by the photographer During the tour, this is a separate work for a separate campaign photo session. We have no connection with them and we are not responsible for the price, quality or materials not provided.
