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Explore Saint Catherine Monastery and Dahab in One Day

By Sharm Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,282 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Immerse yourself in history at the ancient St. Catherine's monastery in Mount Sinai on this day trip from Sharm-El-Sheikh. Discover the beauty of the seaside town of Dahab which beckons travellers with is chill vibe and stunning shoreline.

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up directly from your accommodation. Sit back and relax as you are driven to the St. Catherine monetary which is nestled in the base of Mount Sinai. Stop for a guided tour of this site which houses the oldest known working library in the world.

Learn about the treasures and ancient manuscripts which rival the collections at the Vatican that are locked away here. Explore this Greek Orthodox monastery that was built by Empress Helena on what was thought to be the site of the biblical burning bush.

Head to the laid back city of Dahab for a tour of the city highlights. Snap some pictures of the Red Sea coast and get some souvenir shopping done before returning to your accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh.

Activity location

  • Saint Catherine
    • Saint Catherine, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saint Catherine
    • Saint Catherine, Egypt

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Explore Saint Catherine Monastery and Dahab in One Day
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
฿1,974.57 x 1 Adult฿1,974.57
Paid at activity฿307.16
Total
Price is ฿2,281.73
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle , Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Saint Catherine

  • 10h
visit the St. Catherine monastery, which is the oldest monastery of Christianity. It is situated 220 km northwest of Sharm el-Sheikh and located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount. It is an Orthodox Greek monastery within its amazing walls rests a citadel like no other, it is incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures. Among its treasures is the Museum of St. Catherine with icons attributed to the painter Angelos, one of the most famous artists of the 15th century, or to his peers, as well as all six icons by Michael Damaskinos, which are considered among the most important works of the Cretan School of the16th century. Afterwards, we will head to Dahab, the Flower Power City at the Red Sea, for a city and shopping tour. At a local restaurant, we will have lunch . then we will drive you back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

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    Saint Catherine
    • Saint Catherine, Egypt

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    • Saint Catherine, Egypt

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