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St Catherine Monastery Day Tour from Dahab by Bus
Description
- Drive from Sharm El Sheikh to the holy area of St Catherine Monastery.
- Enjoy an exceptional view of the landscape of this sacred place
- Visit one of the oldest monasteries in the world with its different churches and chapels.
- Visit the Basilica of Transfiguration. Chapel of the Burning Bush, Monks cells and skulls.
- Egyptologist guide, Admission fees, air-conditioned vehicle.
Inclusion
- Meet and greet services by our travel REP
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicles
- All Egypt sightseeing tours as per the itinerary
- All admission fees to the sights as per the itinerary
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Lunch during the tour at a local restaurant
Exclusion
- Any extras not mentioned
Itinerary Visit Guide
Your Egypt Tours Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and drive in a comfortable vehicle (230 KM) to St Catherine monastery.
The place is called the Monastery of St Catherine and is also known as the God-Trodden Mount Sinai. This Greek Orthodox monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the world. It preserves the relics of St Catherine. The monastery's actual name is the Monastery of the Transfiguration, but it later became associated with St. Catherine of Alexandria, a 3rd-century martyr whose head and hand were brought here for safekeeping in the 10th century. St. Catherine's Monastery became a major pilgrimage destination in the Byzantine Era and it still is today.
Your private guide will explain to you all the history of the area and the monastery. You will learn why this area is so important for Judaism. Christianity and Islam. You will visit the chapel of the Burning Bush, the Basilica of Transfiguration, the monk's cells, Moses well, and the skull room.
After visiting the highlights of the place, you will drive back to Sharm El Sheikh.
Prices
| 1 Persons | 2-4 Persons | 5-8 Persons | 9-16 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 299 USD | 225 USD | 199 USD | 175 USD |
1 Persons
299 USD Per Person
2-4 Persons
225 USD Per Person
5-8 Persons
199 USD Per Person
9-16 Persons
175 USD Per Person
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