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Mount Sinai and St Catharine Monastery tour from Sharm El Sheikh

Mount Sinai / St Catherine / Dahab

5

Duration

17 Hours

Tour type

Private

Trip Runs

Every Day

Country

Egypt

Tour Details

Get blessed and follow the footsteps of Moses on your day trip to Mount Sinai and St Catharine monastery from Sharm El Sheikh with Egypt tours. Actually, Sharm El Sheikh excursions to Mount Sinai and St Catherine Monastery is one of best Egypt day tours. In fact, the monastery is the one of the oldest monasteries in the world and one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Also, it was a place of pilgrimage for more than 15 centuries. Imagine you are in the place where Moses received the 10 Commandments and God talk to him.

Exceptionally, this Sharm El Sheikh day trips to St Catherine is considered pilgrimage trip and a spiritual tour. The distance between Sharm El Sheikh and Saint Catherine Monastery is about 225 km and it takes about 4 hours driving. Once, you arrived to the St Catherine, you will start hike the 2285m or 3700 steps to the summit. Finally, you should know that Mount Sinai is a place of great religious and spiritual importance for Jewish, Christians, and Muslims.

Highlights

Climbing Mount Sinai
St Catherine Monastery

Included

Round transfer from the hotel and back with new brand vehicle
Entrance fee for St. Catherine National Park
Bedouin guide to climb the mountain with you
Lunch at Dahab
All service charges and taxes

Excluded

Beverages
Tipping

Notes

Wheelchair: Accessible

What to take?
Heavy clothes because it might be cold at the top especially in winter
Scarf
Torch
Some cash and water
Some cash for drinks or snacks on the way up as there are like 6 caffes

Tour itinerary

1 Tour to St Catherine Monastery and Mount Sinai

23.30 pm Hotel pick up: Golavita travel Egypt guide will pick you up at the reception of your hotel after picking up your breakfast. It takes 3 hours driving and you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Sinai mountains.
01.30 / 02.00 am Climbing Mount Sinai: Around 02.00 am you will start your Sharm El Sheikh attractions with climbing Mount Sinai for about 4 hours joined by your Bedouin guide. On the way up, there are coffees where you can rest and have a drink. Meanwhile, you can rent blanket or do the last part on camels. Enjoy the best sunrise you may ever saw before you will start your way down to St Catherine monastery.
07.00 am climbing down to St Catherine Monastery: St Catherine Monastery is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries in the world and it was built by the emperor Justinian in 530 AD. St Catherine is one of the earliest Alexandria Christian martyrs and it is said that she was tortured on a wheel by Emperor Maxentius for refusing to renounce her Christian faith.
09.30 am driving to Dahab for lunch: The distance between St Catharine and Dahab is 130km and it takes maximum two hours. Enjoy your lunch by an amazing restaurant by the sea side before you head back to Sharm El Sheikh.

Pricing

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What are the most popular day tours in Sharm El Sheikh?

The most popular day trips in Sharm El Sheikh are snorkeling trips to Ras Mohammed National Park, diving in the Red Sea, desert safaris, visits to St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai, and boat trips to Tiran Island.
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What Activities Are Included In Sharm El Sheikh Day Tours?

During Sharm El Sheikh excursions you can find the best activities, you can take an adventure in the desert or go to amazing water spots where you can enjoy snorkeling and see different kinds of fish.
How Many Days Are Enough For Sharm El Sheikh Day Tours?

If you book Sharm El Sheikh day tours you can spend one or two days in Sharm El Sheikh, also spending 3 to 4 days in Sharm El Sheikh will be a good option to discover more attractions in Sharm El Sheikh.
What should I bring on a day snorkeling or diving tour?

For a snorkeling or diving day tour, remember to bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, an underwater camera, and any personal snorkeling or diving gear if desired. Most tours provide the necessary equipment.
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Meals are often included on day tours, especially boat trips and desert safaris. It is advisable to check with the trip provider to confirm what is included.
Are there any day tours for families in Sharm El Sheikh?

Yes, Sharm El Sheikh offers a number of family-friendly day trips, including a glass-bottom boat ride, a trip to a water park, and a visit to a Bedouin village where kids can ride camels and discover more about their culture during Egypt day tours.
What is the best time of year to take day trips to Sharm el-Sheikh?

The specific tour with Golavita Travel Egypt. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November when the weather is pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities.
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