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St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt
$270
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
St. Catherine's Monastery stands as a beacon of spiritual significance near Moses Mountain on the Sinai Peninsula. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is celebrated as one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world, offering a profound glimpse into history.
- 🏛️ St. Catherine Monastery Tour: Includes a guided exploration of the monastery, revealing its rich history and sacred significance.
- 🚐 Pickup Included: Enjoy convenient hotel pickup from your location, ensuring a hassle-free start to your journey.
- 🌄 Experience a scenic drive of approximately 143 miles (230 km) to St. Catherine City, taking in the breathtaking landscapes of the Sinai Peninsula.
- 🕌 Discover the Chapel of the Burning Bush, built by Emperor Justinian I, and see the living bush believed to be the original site where Moses encountered the divine.
- ⛪ Visit the Transfiguration Church and Moses' Well, where Moses is said to have met his wife, deepening your understanding of this sacred site.
- 🗻 Enjoy free time to climb the surrounding mountains for a panoramic view of the monastery and its stunning surroundings.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious lunch at a charming sea-front restaurant in Dahab, one of South Sinai's most picturesque cities.
- 🛍️ Take advantage of shopping opportunities in Dahab, known for its vibrant market and unique souvenirs.
- 🌍 Benefit from a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide who will enrich your journey with fascinating insights.
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St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Tipping
- Drinks at the restaurant during the lunch.
- Personal expenses
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Mount Saint Catherine MonasterySt. Catherine's Monastery lies on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai in St. Catherine's City. The monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. The monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I, enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush ordered to be built by St. Helen, the mother of Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush; the living bush on the grounds is purportedly the original. It is also referred to as "St. Helen's Chapel". The site is sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. You will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 7.00am (exact details will be confirmed locally) by an A/C van, then head to St. Catherine City on the 230 Kilometers drive of two and half hours. Inside the monastery you will see the Burning Bush, Moses well (where Moses met his wife) & the Transfiguration Church. Then you will take free time if you would like to climb up one of the surrounding mountains to take a panoramic view for the whole monastery.
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Then you will drive back to Dahab City (Dahab is one of the beautiful cities in South Sinai, it is far from Sharm about 100 km) to take your lunch at a sea front restaurant and you will have the chance to do some shopping as Dahab is the biggest shopping area in South Sinai, where you will get the chance to purchase different kinds of souvenirs. Finally you will drive back to Sharm el-Sheikh.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt
$270
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!