Saint Catherine's Monastery Half Day Tour From Dahab

By Sun Tours Egypt

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Features

Free cancellation available
8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and also it’s one of the oldest monasteries of Christianity. It’s located in heart of the Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1570 metres in the place where according to the tradition Moses saw the bush on fire which didn’t burn up. The Monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains several monuments like the burning bush seen by Moses and the remarkable Icons Gallery.
The half-day tour departs from Dahab at 8:00 am, giving you a chance to explore the Monastery’s incredible architecture, a beautiful chapel, historic icons, and ancient artwork. After taking your time to learn about this unique place.

You will head back to Dahab at 14.00.
You will be picked up from Gaz Station Near Shoping Market Name Is { Take 5 } in the morning.

Activity location

Take 5
- طريق
- 8771002, Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Take 5
- طريق
- 8771002, Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

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Saint Catherine's Monastery Half Day Tour From Dahab

8h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 7:00 am

Price details

NZ$51.43 x 1 AdultNZ$51.43

Total

Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

Lunch
Dahab City
You will be picked up from Gaz Station Near Shoping Market Name Is { Take 5 }
Air-conditioned vehicle
Saint Catherine's Monastery
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park 10€ Euros per person to be paid cash
Museum room ticket
Drinks

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Take 5

3h
Admission ticket included

Pick Up From Gaz Station Near Shoping Market Name Is { Take 5 }.

St. Catherine's Monastery

2h
Admission ticket not included

You will be transferred to St. Catherine and visit the St. Catherine monastery, which is the oldest monastery of Christianity. It is situated 220 km northwest of Sharm el-Sheikh and located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount. It is an Orthodox Greek monastery within its amazing walls rests a citadel like no other, it is incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures. Among its treasures is the Museum of St. Catherine with icons attributed to the painter Angelos, one of the most famous artists of the 15th century, or to his peers, as well as all six icons by Michael Damaskinos, which are considered among the most important works of the Cretan School of the16th century.

Dahab

Afterwards, we will head to Dahab, the Flower Power City at the Red Sea, for a city and shopping tour. At a local restaurant, we will have lunch and then we will drive you back to your Place in Dahab

Location

Activity location

Take 5
- طريق
- 8771002, Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Take 5
- طريق
- 8771002, Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

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