Saint Catherine’s Monastery Discount Tickets

Overview

During the period of seventh century, the prophet Mohammad dictated a long document granting protection to the monastery and exempting it from taxes. A copy of it can be seen hanging in the Icon Gallery, next to Napoleon’s letter of protection written in 1798. Ottoman armies was built mosque inside the Monastery’s walls in 1381.that the complex was partly Muslim, saving it from destruction. Since the eleventh century the Monastery has been known as St Catherine’s Monastery. Its library contains a collection of 5000 books and over 3000 manuscripts (most of which are in Greek), including some of the most ancient and important in the world, and is considered second only to that of the Vatican. Throughout its history, also the monastery has received gifts from popes, Christian princes.

Pickup Information

Pickup Time: 08:00 AM or upon request from any hotel in Sharm El Shaikh / Sharm El Shaikh International Airport / Sharm El Shaikh Port

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

All transfers by air condition vehicle.

Lunch during the trip .

Private Egyptology tour guide

Met & Assist from & to your hotel at Sharm El Shiekh.

Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.

Exclusion

Tips to guide & driver.

Any Souvenir from any purchasing stop.

Entry Visa to Egypt which had to be handle from your side.

International Air tickets from & to Egypt.

Cancellation Policy

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

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness