Embark on a captivating tour of Saint Catherine Monastery in Egypt’s Sinai Region. Explore ancient artistry, including Arab mosaics, Greek and Russian icons, and European oil paintings. Indulge in a delicious lunch in the charming town of Dahab.
Embark on a captivating tour of Saint Catherine Monastery in Egypt’s Sinai Region. Explore ancient artistry, including Arab mosaics, Greek and Russian icons, and European oil paintings. Indulge in a delicious lunch in the charming town of Dahab.
- Saint Catherine - You will then travel to St Catherine’s that normally takes around 3 hours. Obviously the main point of interest here is the “Burning Bush” which is the holiest part of the monastery, and it is a site that is embellished in centuries of history. Included in the visit is a look inside the church of St Catherine’s, which has many…
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Saint Catherine - You will then travel to St Catherine’s that normally takes around 3 hours. Obviously the main point of interest here is the “Burning Bush” which is the holiest part of the monastery, and it is a site that is embellished in centuries of history. Included in the visit is a look inside the church of St Catherine’s, which has many artworks and mosaics. In the library of the monastery (second largest only to the Vatican) there are many manuscripts and scrolls, something that you will never experience anywhere else in the world. You will also see the bell tower housing 9 bells and the well of Moses that is connected to an underground spring. You will see the “Monks cells” on the inside of the defensive wall of the monastery, the Fatimid mosque and then outside the walls you will see the well tended gardens and the cemetery.
Then we will move to Dahab to enjoy the delicious Lunch which is taken in a restaurant in Dahab which is a small town that is so different to Sharm
- Professional guide
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off by Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Shopping in Dahab
- Saint Catherine Monastery
- Professional guide
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off by Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Shopping in Dahab
- Saint Catherine Monastery
- Any Extras requested by guest which is not included at inclusion items
- $5 Per Person (National Park Fee)
- Any Extras requested by guest which is not included at inclusion items
- $5 Per Person (National Park Fee)
Assuredly, Saint Catherine’s Monastery ranks as one of the most striking sights in Egypt’s Sinai Region. The way it sits grandly within its assorted environment, offering unending sceneries and powerful sunsets and sunrises, is truly spectacular.
While exploring within the walls of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one can admire impressive and historical…
Assuredly, Saint Catherine’s Monastery ranks as one of the most striking sights in Egypt’s Sinai Region. The way it sits grandly within its assorted environment, offering unending sceneries and powerful sunsets and sunrises, is truly spectacular.
While exploring within the walls of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one can admire impressive and historical works of art that are treasured both for their intrinsic worth and historic significance. Arab mosaics, Greek and Russian icons, European oil paintings, and an assortment of religious artifacts are part of this collection.
Following this, we will journey to Dahab for a delectable lunch experience at a local restaurant in this small town, starkly contrasting with Sharm.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
