12-Hour Saint Catherine and Dahab Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Saint Catherine's oldest functioning Christian monastery
• 02 See the iconic burning bush, a mosque, and the chamber of monks' remains
• 03 Browse local Egyptian handicrafts, carpets, jewellery, perfumes, and papyrus in Dahab
• 04 Visit one of the region's most significant sites for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

Embark on a 12-hour tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Saint Catherine to visit the oldest functioning Christian monastery, still home to the same order of monks who built it in the 4th century. See the iconic burning bush, a mosque, and the unusual chamber holding the bones and skulls of the monks who lived there, including a piece of St Catherine's finger bone on display. Continue to Dahab, the main shopping area in South Sinai, where you can browse local Egyptian handicrafts, carpets, jewellery, perfumes, papyrus, and other souvenirs.

The site is home to the oldest functioning Christian monastery, still inhabited by the same order of monks who constructed it in the 4th century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Saint Catherine

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saint Catherine Monastery and Dahab Shopping Trip

• Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and driven to Saint Catherine.
• Start your trip to this beautiful place with your guide. It has great significance for many faiths, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The site is home to the oldest functioning Christian monastery, still inhabited by the same order of monks who constructed it in the 4th century.
• You will also see the burning bush, a mosque, and a bizarre 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.
• Afterwards, continue to Dahab for lunch. Dahab is the main shopping area in South Sinai, where you can browse local Egyptian handicrafts, carpets, jewellery, perfumes, papyrus, and other souvenirs.
• At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance fees
• Pick-up and return by air-conditioned vehicle
• Tour guide
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• Drinks in the restaurant
• Any extra fees
• Tip

What to bring

• Passport with copy
• Extra money
• Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, Egypt

Tour start

Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.