St.Catherine Monastery
Overview
After an early morning departure from Sharm El Sheikh, head across the desert to Mount Sinai, where Moses is said to have received the Table of Law and the Ten Commandments from god. Here, you will find the fascinating St Catherine Monastery, the defining feature of the holy land. Said to be built on the site of the Burning Bush, the monastery dates from the 6th century and is still home to several monks.
Included is a visit to the church of St Catherine’s with its many artworks and mosaics. In the library of the monastery there are many many manuscripts and scrolls and even if you are not here for the religious history, you will never experience anything like this in the whole of the world as its importance is second to only the Vatican itself. Many tourists take photographs of the site of the burning bush and the day is filled with centuries of history. Lunch is taken in the restaurant in the area of the Monastery. Guides taking this trip are fully informed and knowledgeable and are able to answer any questions that you have about the history of St Catherine and the site. Mid afternoon, you leave St Catherine’s and return to your hotel via Dahab, an unspoilt fishing village to do a spot of shopping.
Details
Departs: Mondays, Wednesday ,Thursdays or Saturdays.
Start Times: 7.00am.
Duration: Around 10 hours
Hotel Pick up: Yes, from all hotels located in Sharm El Sheikh.
Ticket Quantity Price
Adult $ 50
Child (2 - 12 years) $ 25
Situated in a stunning setting at the foot of Mount Sinai on the reputed site of Moses’ Burning Bush, St Catherine Monastery is one of the oldest and most important Christian monasteries in the world.
Dress Code/What to Bring
Dress covering arms, shoulders and legs should be adhered to in order to enter the monastery, for both men and women. A sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a bottle of water are also recommended.
• Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off from Sharm El Sheikh hotels
• Air-conditioned transportation
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance to St Catherine's Monastery including the Burning Bush, Library, the Chapel and the Mosaic Transfiguration).
• Lunch
Experience Exclusions
• Refreshments other than those listed above
• Optional gratuities
Additional Information
Sharm With Ease Tips
In most temples and museums in Egypt, an additional fee for photo and video cameras is requested. In general you can expect approximately 5 - 10 Egyptian Pounds for photo cameras, and approximately 100 Egyptian Pounds for video cameras.
