Private Tour to St Catherine Monastery & Dahab Lunch from Sharm El Sheikh

from $600

Duration

12 hours

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Easy

St Catherine Monastery Day Tour Private From Sharm El Sheikh

St Catherine Monastery is 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. During your Private day trip you will explore ST Catherine Monastery by visiting the main church, the burning bush, the Well of Musi, Your Lunch will be in a locale restaurant by the cost of Aqaba Gulf in Dahab City,

Inclusions

Local taxes
Lunch
Qualified Tour guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Round-trip private transfer
Transport by private vehicle
Food & drinks

Exclusions

Drinks
Gratuities
Tip or gratuity

Tour Plan

Pick up, transfer to Sharm airport, fly to airo
You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh and transferred by air conditioned bus to Sharm el Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo. Your personal English speaking guide for the day will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall at Cairo Airport.

Egyptian Museum Visit
Start your day by visiting the Egyptian Museum. You will get to see 165,000 Egyptian artifacts. The priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun are the highlight here. His six gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the star attraction. You can also visit the Mummies Hall (Extra Fee).

Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Visit
Next you will enjoy sailing along the Nile on a small boat and watch the sites of the city( optional ) before having lunch. Next stop on your tour is the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. One of the Seven Wonders of the World and still to this day a riddle. A truly unforgettable experience. The sphinx is an enigmatic symbol of Egypt. You will have free time to enter one of the Pyramids (additional cost) if you wish. You will get a chance to do some shopping and we will visit a perfume factory and traditional papyrus institute where you can see how they make papyrus and purchase a unique gift. You can also as an optional extra watch the sound and light show at the Pyramids in the evening ( Optional).

Fly back to Sharm El Sheikh
You will then drive back to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Sharm. Upon arrival in Sharm you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Itinerary

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Meet, Pick up, transfer to St Catherine

The trip starts at about 6:40 am where we will collect you from your hotel and drive for 2 ½ to 3 hours. We will make one stop along the way at a beautiful valley with lovely sand dunes. We go directly to Catherine Village, arriving there at about 9:45 and visit the monastery of St. Catherine which lies at the foot of Mount Moses in the heart of South Sinai.

Visiting the Monastery

You will get a guided tour to see the most famous monuments of South Sinai with a lot of attractions like the Church of Transfiguration, The Skull House, Moses Well and the Burning Bush with all the historical explanations from our licensed guide. After visiting the monastery you will get free time where you can visit the museum of the monastery which contains the oldest icons and manuscripts of the early stage of Christianity. It is the world's second largest collection of illuminated manuscripts after the Vatican.The entry of the museum costs 25le (not included). You can take photos during this free time.

Lunch and back to Sharm

We drive back to Dahab City where we get our lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch you will have the chance to go shopping in Dahab or look around this wonderful city.We will arrive back in Sharm el Sheikh at around 17.30-18.00 and you will be taken back to your hotel.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Please Note

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Not wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Dress code is smart casual
Not stroller accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Infant seats unavailable
Dress code is smart casual
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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