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.
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.
- 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…
- 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).
- Professional guide
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off by Air-conditioned vehicle
- St. Catherine Monastery & Moussa Mountain visit
- Breakfast included
- Scouts Lighting
- Professional guide
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off by Air-conditioned vehicle
- St. Catherine Monastery & Moussa Mountain visit
- Breakfast included
- Scouts Lighting
- National Park Fee 5 $ Per Person
- National Park Fee 5 $ Per Person
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…
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.
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