Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day St. Catherine Monastery and Dahab Tour with Museum Visit

1 Day Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit St. Catherine Monastery, the oldest monastery of Christianity
02 See renowned icons by Angelos and all six icons by Michael Damaskenos at the Museum of St. Catherine
03 Discover Dahab, the Flower Power City in the Red Sea, on a city tour
04 Enjoy shopping in Dahab and lunch at a local restaurant

Explore the holy city of St. Catherine from Sharm El Sheikh on a day tour that combines religious heritage, art, and coastal charm. Visit St. Catherine Monastery, an Eastern Orthodox monastery on the Sinai Peninsula between St. Catherine's Mount and Moses Mount, and discover the museum's remarkable collection of icons by Angelos and Michael Damaskenos. Continue to Dahab on the Red Sea for a city tour, shopping, and lunch at a local restaurant.

Explore the holy city of St. Catherine from Sharm El Sheikh on a day tour that combines religious heritage, art, and coastal charm.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Saint Catherine

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

St. Catherine Monastery, Museum Visit, and Dahab Tour

Pick up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Travel to St. Catherine and visit St. Catherine Monastery, the oldest monastery of Christianity.
Visit the Museum of St. Catherine, where you can see icons attributed to the painter Angelos, one of the most famous artists of the 15th century, as well as all six icons by Michael Damaskenos, which are considered among the most important works of the Cretan School of the 16th century.
Proceed to Dahab, the Flower Power City in the Red Sea, for a city tour and shopping.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.