Saint Catherine Monastery Tour from Eilat: Explore the Ancient Monastery and the Sacred Mount Sinai
Eilat
Embark on a captivating tour from Eilat to Saint Catherine Monastery and Mount Sinai. Explore ancient ruins, sacred sites, and breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable journey.
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eilat - 6:30 am Pick-up from your hotel in Eilat and transport to Taba Border.
  • Saint Catherine - 07:30 am Meet our assistant at Taba Border, drive directly to St. Catherine

09:30 Visit the monastery & garden, including skull room.

13:00 Lunch at Hotel Restaurant

17:00 Drive back to Taba Border, with free time at the beach.

19:00 Arrival at border and return to Israeli territory with assistance from our team and transport back to destination hotels in Eilat.

What's Included
  • Professional transfer from airport or hotel to Taba border and back
  • Travel in comfort with air-conditioned vehicles
  • Enjoy an authentic local lunch
  • Guidance by an English-speaking tour expert
What's Not Included
  • Health insurance
  • All kinds of drinks.
  • Border tax: 30 USD (Israeli) and 26 USD(Egypt) = total 56 USD. Paid in cash.
  • Minimum 3 participants.
Additional Information

Once we’ve gathered you from your hotels in Eilat, we’ll begin our journey through the Sinai Desert, heading towards Saint Catherine. Upon arrival at Saint Catherine, we’ll explore the renowned St. Catherine’s Monastery, which includes the sixth-century Church, ‘The Burning Bush,’ and ‘Jethros’ Well.’ The monastery, located 1500 meters up the mountain, is one of the world’s oldest functioning monasteries.

Next, you’ll travel by land to Mount Sinai. Revered by multiple religions, this is the sacred mountain purported to be the location where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

Following lunch at a class-rated restaurant, we’ll make our way back to Eilat, stopping by several remarkable sights including the resort of Nuweiba along the Red Sea, time permitting.
The excursion ends by drop-off at Taba Border & Eilat Hotels.

  • The group needs at least 3 members.
Location
Eilat
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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