Egypt, Vatican City · Religious & Spiritual

St Catherine Monastery Day Tour Private From Sharm El Sheikh

8 Hours Pickup service provided. to Drop-off service provided. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit St Catherine Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai
  • 02 See the Church of Transfiguration, Skull House, Moses Well, and the Burning Bush
  • 03 Enjoy a guided tour with historical explanations from a licensed guide
  • 04 Explore the monastery museum during free time
  • 05 Have lunch in Dahab City at a local restaurant
  • 06 Private round-trip transport from Sharm El Sheikh included

Discover one of the world’s oldest and most significant Christian monasteries on this private day tour from Sharm El Sheikh to St Catherine Monastery, set at the foot of Mount Sinai in the heart of South Sinai. Explore this remarkable religious site with a licensed guide as you visit the main church, the Burning Bush, Moses Well, and other important monuments within the monastery complex.

After your guided visit, enjoy free time to explore the monastery museum, home to ancient icons and manuscripts from the early stages of Christianity. The day also includes lunch in Dahab City, with time to look around or shop before returning to Sharm El Sheikh.

Discover one of the world’s oldest and most significant Christian monasteries on this private day tour from Sharm El Sheikh to St Catherine Monastery, set at the foot of Mount Sinai in the heart of South Sinai.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Vatican City, Dahab, Saint Catherine
Languages Arabic, English, German, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meet, Pick up, transfer to St Catherine

The trip starts at about 6:40 am where we will collect you from your hotel and drive for 2 ½ to 3 hours. We will make one stop along the way at a beautiful valley with lovely sand dunes. We go directly to Catherine Village, arriving there at about 9:45 and visit the monastery of St. Catherine which lies at the foot of Mount Moses in the heart of South Sinai.

Visiting the Monastery

You will get a guided tour to see the most famous monuments of South Sinai with a lot of attractions like the Church of Transfiguration, The Skull House, Moses Well and the Burning Bush with all the historical explanations from our licensed guide. After visiting the monastery you will get free time where you can visit the museum of the monastery which contains the oldest icons and manuscripts of the early stage of Christianity. It is the world's second largest collection of illuminated manuscripts after the Vatican.The entry of the museum costs 25le (not included). You can take photos during this free time.

Lunch and back to Sharm

We drive back to Dahab City where we get our lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch you will have the chance to go shopping in Dahab or look around this wonderful city.We will arrive back in Sharm el Sheikh at around 17.30-18.00 and you will be taken back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Pickup service provided. to Drop-off service provided. 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local taxes
  • Lunch
  • Qualified Tour guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • • Dress code is smart casual
  • • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must verify your exact pickup time.
  • All hotels in Sharm el Sheikh

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided.
Tour start
Pickup service provided.
Tour end
Drop-off service provided.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours run from Pickup service provided. to Drop-off service provided..

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