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St. Catherine Monastery: Historic World Heritage Site
4.6
9 Ratings
Saint Catherine
Embark on a full-day tour in St. Catherine and Mt. Sinai, exploring one of the world’s oldest Christian monasteries and hiking to the summit of Mousses Mountain. Discover the rich history and religious significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Saint Catherine - Saint Catherine (saente ktin; often spelt St. Katrine) is a city in Egypt’s South Sinai Governorate. It lies 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Nuweiba, at the foot of Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine’s Monastery, on the borders of the El Tor Mountains at a height of 1,586 metres (5,203 feet). It had a population of 4,603 people in 1994. Saint Catherine was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.
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Mount Sinai - Mount Sinai is a mountain in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. It is also known as Jabal Musa . It might be the same as the biblical Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, according to the Bible.
It is a 2,285-metre (7,497-foot) reasonably high mountain near the city of Saint Catherine in the Sinai Peninsula. Higher peaks in the mountain range of which it is a part encircle it on all sides. For example, it is located adjacent to Mount Catherine, Egypt’s highest peak (at 2,629 m or 8,625 ft).
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off by Air-conditioned vehicle
- St. Catherine Monastery & Moussa Mountain visit
- Breakfast included
- Scouts Lighting
Additional Information
One of the earliest Christian abbeys in the world, an essential visit for all history enthusiasts. Its importance to three major faiths has earned it a World Heritage Site distinction. The variety of sights and activities here is vast, and given that the abbey closes daily at noon for services, getting there early is recommended. A bit of pre-trip research is advised to ensure optimal use of your limited time at this place. A brief trek to the peak of Mousses Mountain is also on the cards.
Location
Saint Catherine
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(9 Ratings)
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Seaside22246238776
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing Tour - Amazing tour to Catherine ♥️👑 this is my first time to go there but I spent a wonderful day 🙏🏻 I will book another trip for my vacation with the same fantastic company 👑♥️
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Journey57085138410
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing - I like the idea of the trip. Pink do it like adventure and you will like it mountain and due feel so good and you will like so much
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Faraway44873415444
Jul 28, 2024
Enchanting Egypt. - It was a very beautiful experience and I recommend going there to everyone, as Egypt is very magical.And the service was very good.
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Aneromi325
Jul 28, 2024
Good experience - St.catherine is very beautiful every thing there is value and the guide is amazing and very funny .....
I highly recommend this trip 😍👌
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Tour65098808221
Jul 28, 2024
Awesome experience - This monastery is a must-do. The history and architecture are incredible. Our guide was super knowledgeable. The hike up Mount Sinai was tough but totally worth it for the sunrise. Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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232gamalm
Jul 28, 2024
Full Day Tour in Sant Catherine - It was a really enjoyable trip. We really enjoyed the stay and the hospitality was really excellent. All the people who were supervising us to enjoy the trip were excellent. I advise everyone to try it. It is truly an excellent company and they are all professional in their work
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Explorer58683488134
Jul 28, 2024
Great I recommend trying it - It was a very enjoyable trip we enjoyed a lot thank you very much for the good treatment. And also we have a lot of pictures for memory and they are beautiful with very nice views . Thank you
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Alieg6572oj
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing trip - Amazing trip Thank you very much my friends I can only thank you for this special trip and the beautiful memories you have a civilization that you should be proud of We had a wonderful time that will never be forgotten and I will come back soon to repeat the same trip with you Thank you again.
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Sal_a
Jun 5, 2024
Worst experience I’ve had through viator - AVOID THIS COMPANY
The guide told me a week before hand that everything was confirmed.
The night before they asked for my hotel room number to pick me up in the morning. I provided it and ask the time. Then around 11 pm they cancelled. They said the event was not available and would not say why. They said the following day was available. I said can you please confirm availability, if you can I will get a new flight and another night at my hotel. They confirmed.
The following day they confirmed pick up time of 515 am. They picked me up the next day at 515 am just to tell me it was the wrong excursion. They would not take me back to my hotel, I had to run out of the van and get a taxi back to my hotel. This was a traumatizing experience and the kicker is they would not refund me my money!!! What a horribly ran excuse of a company .
I reported them to Viator but nothing came of it. I wish I knew of an alternative I could recommend but I don’t. Just avoid all interactions with this company
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