The Greek Orthodox monastery on the God-trodden Mount Sinai is located exactly at the spot where God appeared to Moses in the burning bush – below the Mountain of the Ten Commandments. By divine providence, this site also preserves the holy relics of Saint Catherine.
It is the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery with a history spanning over seventeen centuries. The monastery predates the splits of the Christian world, with origins tracing back to the Late Antiquity.
The St. Catherine’s Monastery has never been destroyed throughout its history, which means it has preserved the unique characteristics of its Greek and Roman heritage intact. Members of other Christian denominations have honored the monastery and visited this holy site as pilgrims.
Since its founding, the Christian inhabitants of the Sinai have belonged to the Greek-speaking world, and this remains true to this day.
👉 This unique excursion from Sharm El Sheikh to St. Catherine’s Monastery on the Sinai and Dahab offers you the chance to discover one of the holiest sites in Christianity while experiencing its spiritual and cultural significance firsthand.
If you love history, culture, and spirituality, an excursion from Sharm El Sheikh to St. Catherine’s Monastery on the Sinai and Dahab is an absolute highlight of your trip.
- Book Online and pay on site
- Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel
- English speaking guide
- Customer support is available 24/7
- Insurance included
Since every trip is individually designed, the price depends on the number of participants as well as your personal wishes and requirements.
We will be happy to create a tailor-made offer for you.
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Program of the Excursion to St. Catherine’s Monastery and Dahab from Sharm El Sheikh
- Our transfer service will pick you up from your hotel.
- Drive to St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest still active monasteries in Christendom.
- Enjoy exploring St. Catherine’s Monastery and the fortress.
- According to the Bible, this was also the site of the famous burning bush.
- Lunch and a walk in Dahab.
- Return transfer to your hotel.
Schedule of the Excursion to St. Catherine’s Monastery and Dahab from Sharm El Sheikh
Your guide will pick you up at 6:30 in the morning directly from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. After an approximately three-hour drive through the fascinating rocky desert of the Sinai, you will reach the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery, which impresses with its stunning mosaics, world-famous collection of icons, and precious art treasures. You will also have the opportunity to visit the site of the famous burning bush, mentioned in the Tanakh, the Bible, and the Qur’an.
After the return drive, your journey continues to Dahab, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch by the beach with a wonderful view of the sea. After an unforgettable day full of history, culture, and unique impressions, your transfer will comfortably take you back through the desert to Sharm El Sheikh.
- Sports shoes
- Breakfast box (can be ordered free of charge at the hotel the evening before)
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunglasses
- Camera and passport
- English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist).
- Entrance fees to the sights mentioned in the description
- Experienced and knowledgeable tour guide
- Lunch in Dahab
- A bottle of water
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Personal expenses
- Drinks in the restaurants
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- 0-5 years: free
- 6-11 years: 50% discount
- From 12 years: full price
Payment is made in cash when picked up in:
- Euro
- Dollars
- Swiss franc
- Bank transfer
- PayPal
- USDT / Crypto
- Tax and insurance are included in the price
