Description
Saint Catherine Monastery – A Sacred Full-Day Journey from Sharm El Sheikh
Discover one of the most important religious landmarks in the world on this full-day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to the Saint Catherine Monastery. Set in the majestic mountains of Sinai, this experience is a journey through history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes.
Explore One of Christianity’s Oldest Monasteries
The Saint Catherine Monastery is located 220 km northwest of Sharm El Sheikh, nestled between Mount Catherine and Mount Sinai. It is the oldest continuously operating Christian monastery in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built in the 6th century, the monastery holds deep religious significance for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It was constructed on the very spot believed to be where God spoke to Moses through the Burning Bush.
Step Into Living History
Within the walls of this Orthodox Greek monastery, you’ll find a peaceful citadel filled with spiritual and historical treasures. One of the most impressive is the library of ancient manuscripts and religious icons, considered the second most important collection in the world after the Vatican.
Explore the 6th-century church, walk through its serene courtyards, and stand before the Burning Bush, one of the most sacred sites in the Christian world.
A Peaceful Escape from the Coast
This tour is presented by bibo viaggi and it is perfect for those looking to connect with the spiritual history of Sinai and experience a quieter, more reflective side of Egypt. Surrounded by rugged mountains and deep silence, it’s a welcome change from the bustle of the city and beaches.
Important Tour Information
- This trip is available as a private tour (minimum 4 people) or as part of a public group
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
- The trip includes transportation, entrance fees, and guided visits
Why Visit the Saint Catherine Monastery?
- Witness one of the most sacred and historic places in the world
- Discover religious harmony and history in the heart of the Sinai mountains
- Explore ancient manuscripts, relics, and the church of the Burning Bush
- A peaceful and meaningful escape for history lovers and spiritual seekers
Tour Details
A full day visit from Sharm El Sheikh to St Catherine's Monastery :
Overview:
-St. Catherine's Monastery is one of the most important Christian places in the world, as it contains many advantages that are not founded in any ther holy places in the world.
-St. Catherine to visit St. Catherine monastery 220 km northwest Sharm el Sheikh and located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount which is the oldest monastery of Christianity.
-It is an Orthodox Greek monastery within its amazing walls rests a citadel like no other, incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures.
-Among its treasures is a library of ancient manuscripts and icons second only to the Vatican’s itself, and a 6th century church reputed to lie directly on the site of the Burning Bush.
Minimum Number of individuals: start from 4 persons as private trip or charge for four persons or stay in public group.
Destination:
Tour Plan
- pick up time at 05:00 am.
- After meeting all other companions start to travel to saint Katrein.
- After arriving to sait Catherine city visit the monastery.
- Visit st. Catherine church.
- Visiting St. Elena Church.
- Visit the burning bush.
- Visit Moses well.
- Go to to lunch.
- Go to shopping in Dahab
- Back to sharm
Places You’ll See
Saint Catherine
What's Included
Not Included
Optional Extras
Bring with you
- Sun block lotion.
- Casual comfortable clothing.
- Try to wear modest clothing that covers the knees and shoulders, especially for women.
Journey Times:
- Starts from about: 05:00
- Finish About: 17:00
journey duration :
- About 12 Hours.
Journey Dayes
- The trip is available 3 days of the week as long as the number of people is not less than 4 individuals.
- We always try to make your vacation the best vacation you spent in your life.
- Therefore, we always try to gather a group of the same language, nationality, and country to spend all your trips with them, so it will be an enjoyable company, and you will not feel alienated between us, and leave you with the most beautiful memories that you will never forget.
| From | 06:00 |
| Untill | 16:00 |
| Days | Saturday, Monday and Thursday |
Notes:
- Kindly advise Hotel name & Room number to inform Hotel Security.
- The exact pickup time will be communicated via Whatsapp before the trip.
- It is not allowed to wear indecent clothes upon entering the monastery.
- If you do not adhere to the permitted entry dress to cover the shoulders and knees, they will charge you to wear their clothes for some tip.
- It should be noted that this is a holy place and it has its sanctity, so you should not speak loudly or violate the instructions of the monastery.
- This is a beautiful, interesting and spiritual journey, but it is also arduous, but it is worth all this fatigue.
- To go to St. Catherine's trip, and due to the distance of more than 250 km, a permit must be obtained from the tourism police, and among the instructions of the tourism police, sometimes we must undertake this trip in a tourist group secured by the police, and this is for your safety.
- With a commitment to a speed that should not be exceeded, and this matter may cause some boredom to the visitors, but it is done for your safety, and we thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
- We can pick you up from different hotels located at sharm el shiekh, city .
- We also considered the return time to the hotel, especially if the tourist has an early wake-up time for another trip.
- The appointment is determined according to the proximity or distance of your hotel from the destination and according to the number of individuals in the group and according to how many hotels were before or after you.
Price:
- Adult more than 8 Years : 50 €
- Child less than 8 Years : 25 €
- Inf less than 2 years: 0 €
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