Excursion to Mosesberg and Kathrinen Monastery from Sharm el Sheikh Discount Tickets

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Overview

Climb Mount Moses and experience a sensational sunrise. visit the Catherine Monastery, nestled in mountain valleys, which is considered the oldest working Christian monastery and the smallest diocese in the world. In addition to the Vatican, this monastery also has the world's most valuable archive of Christian religious manuscripts. Your efforts will be rewarded by the magnificent sunrise over the mountains of the Sinai. After an easier descent, visit The Kathrinen Monastery with its mosaics, world-famous icon collection and art treasures. Then return to Sharm el Sheikh and transfer to the booked hotel in Sharm El Sheik

Pickup Information

Guests are picked up from all hotels in Sharm el Sheikh and Dahab.

Language Offered

Russian-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Sharm El Sheikh
You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and will take a 3-hour drive to the foot of Mount Moses. There you have the opportunity to refresh yourself or have a coffee. Afterwards, the approximately 3.5-hour ascent to the top of Mosesberg begins. It is possible to cover part of the route on the back of a camel (for a fee). The last 700 steps have to be done on foot. At the summit you have an incredible view of the sunrise over the Sinai mountains. After the descent you visit the Catherine Monastery, which is embedded in mountain valleys, which is considered the oldest working Christian monastery and the smallest diocese in the world. In addition to the Vatican, this monastery also has the world's most valuable archive of Christian religious manuscripts. Your efforts will be rewarded by the magnificent sunrise over the mountains of the Sinai. After an easier descent, visit The Kathrinen Monastery with its mosaics, world-famous icon collection and art treasures. Then return to Sharm el Sheikh and transfer to the booked hotel in Sharm El Sheik
Duration: 480 mins

Inclusion

Bedouin guide climbing the mountain

In-vehicle air conditioning

Qualified Egyptologist as tour guide

Mousses Mountain + St. Catherine's Monastery

Exclusion

All services not mentioned in the description.

Entrance fee to Mount Moses: €10 per person, payable in cash

Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Book Tour Egypt

Reviews

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Based on 42 reviews

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