St Catherine’s monastery private tour from Sharm El-Sheikh Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit one of the world’s oldest monasteries with this private day tour. Avoid the rush of public transport, and start with a private Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab pickup. Once at St. Catherine's Monastery, spend time exploring the Transfiguration Church, a descendent of the original burning bush, and the Well of Moses. No need to book transport as round-trip transfers are included Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saint Catherine's Monastery Go to a place that’s sacred in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Pickup Information

We pick up all the travelers

Language Offered

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Itinerary

1. Saint Catherine
You will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 6;00am (exact details will be confirmed locally) by an A/C vehicle , then head to St. Catherine City on the 230 Kilometers drive of two and half hours. Inside the monastery you will see the Burning Bush, Moses well (where Moses met his wife) & the Transfiguration Church. Then you will take free time if you would like to climb up one of the surrounding mountains to take a panoramic view for the whole monastery.
Duration: 300 mins
2. Saint Catherine
St. Catherine's Monastery lies on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai in St. Catherine's City. The monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. The monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I, enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush ordered to be built by St. Helen, the mother of Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush; the living bush on the grounds is purportedly the original. It is also referred to as "St. Helen's Chapel". The site is sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. After your will finish the Tour your travel Back to Sharm El sheikh
Duration: 180 mins

Inclusion

All transfers by air conditioned deluxe vehicle

Qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide and Professional Photographer as well

All Fees and Taxes

Pick up service from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh

Entrance fees to St. Catherine

Exclusion

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Personal spending / Tipping

Cancellation Policy

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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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Etro tours

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