10-Hour St. Catherine Monastery and Dahab Tour with Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit St. Catherine Monastery, sacred to Christianity, Islam and Judaism
• 02 See the burning bush and a piece of St Catherine's finger bone on display
• 03 Explore the oldest working Christian monastery dating back to the 4th century
• 04 Browse local Egyptian handicrafts, carpets, jewellery, perfumes and papyrus in Dahab

Visit St. Catherine Monastery, a site of significance to Christianity, Islam and Judaism, and see the oldest working Christian monastery still home to the same order of monks who constructed it in the 4th century. At the site, see the burning bush, a mosque, the unusual room containing the bones and skulls of the monks who lived there, and a piece of St Catherine's finger bone on display. The tour also includes time in Dahab, the biggest shopping area in South Sinai, where you can browse local Egyptian handicrafts, carpets, jewellery, perfumes, papyrus and other souvenirs.

There is also a piece of St Catherine's finger bone on display.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Saint Catherine

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

St. Catherine Monastery and Dahab Shopping Tour

• Drive to this beautiful place after the early morning pick-up. It holds significance for many faiths, including Christianity, Islam and Judaism. At the site, you can see the oldest working Christian monastery, which is still home to the same order of monks who constructed it in the 4th century.
• You will also see the burning bush, a mosque, and an unusual room that contains the bones and skulls of all the monks who have ever lived there. There is also a piece of St Catherine's finger bone on display.
• Visit Dahab, the biggest shopping area in South Sinai, where you will have the chance to browse local Egyptian handicrafts, carpets, jewellery, perfumes, papyrus and other souvenirs.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Lunch
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees
• English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

• Drinks
• Tipping

What to bring

• Water
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• Please send us your hotel name, room number, and all travellers' names when booking.
• Please ask your hotel to prepare a breakfast box for you to take away.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sharm El-Sheikh, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Egypt

Tour start

Sharm El-Sheikh, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.