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St. Catherine is an absolute gem and a captivating journey to one of Egypt’s most historically and spiritually significant sites. Nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai, this remote, tranquil oasis exudes an air of mystique and brings ancient biblical tales to life. The star attraction, undoubtedly, is the stunning St. Catherine’s Monastery, built in the 6th century on the purported spot where Moses encountered the burning bush. Its rich history is palpable as you step through its fortified walls and immerse yourself in its awe-inspiring architecture and magnificent collection of religious relics, including ancient manuscripts and icons. The surrounding rugged desert landscape further reinforces the sacredness of this place, with camels silently passing by as if carrying secrets from centuries past. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or seeking solace away from bustling city life, visiting St. Catherine will surely leave you both captivated and spiritually fulfilled

Tour Details

Tour details
Duration
6 hours

Tour site
Saint Catherine

Tour availability
Every day except Sunday

Choose a location
Your hotel in Dahab

Round type
private

Departure & Return Location

Departure Time

1 Hours Before start your trip Time

Price Includes

Pick up service from your hotel in Dahab
All transfers by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
Tour Guide
Entrance Fees
All transportation in destination location All taxes & service charge

Price Excludes

Guide Service Fee
Driver Service Fee
Any Private Expenses

Complementaries

You will see the oldest active Christian monastery and watch the sun rise from the mountain where Moses is said to have received the 10 Commandments.
On this 13-hour tour you’ll experience the sunrise from Mt. Sinai and visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest Christian monasteries in continuous use. This is an unbeatable combination of history and natural beauty
Experience a combination of history and natural beauty on this unique tour. Leave in the late evening hours from Dahab and journey to Mt. Sinai, where you will climb the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.
Entrance Fees

What to Expect

After watching the sun rise on the mountain, tour St. Catherine’s Monastery, a 4th-century chapel built on the spot where Moses is said to have encountered God speaking to him from a burning bush. Return to Dahab in the early afternoon.
Walk alongside a Bedouin guide — and follow in Moses’ legendary footsteps — as you hike a narrow path to the mountain summit; watch the sun illuminate the Sinai Desert’s arid peaks and jumbled hills. Enjoy a traditional breakfast then tour St. Catherine’s monastery, whose high walls and devoted monks shelter Byzantine and Crusader art, ancient manuscripts and the world’s oldest working library.
Led by a local guide and Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour.

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Itinerary

Day 1Enjoy a day tour to the Holy St. Catherine City starting from Dahab to visit St.Catherine monastery which located between the St. Catherine's mounts and Moses Mount which is the oldest monastery of Christianity.

A Nile Queens Travel representative will pick you up at 7:00 am from your hotel in Dahab, after which you will be transferred to St. Catherine to visit St. Catherine Monastery, 140 km northwest of Dahab and located between the mountains of St. Catherine and Mount Moses. It is the oldest Christian monastery. It is a Greek Orthodox monastery, within whose stunning walls lies an unparalleled fortress, incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures. Among its treasures is the St. Catherine Museum, where there are icons attributed to the painter Angelos, one of the most famous artists of the fifteenth century, or to his peers, as well as all six icons by Michael Damaskinos, which are considered among the icons of the most important works of the Cretan school in the sixteenth century. After that, head to Dahab, and have lunch in a restaurant. Local Then we will return you to your hotel in Dahab.

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