Saint Catherine's Monastery

If you strongly desire to visit holy places, the Sinai Peninsula is a beautiful place to do so. A visit to the Monastery of Saint Catherine from Sharm El Sheikh will actualize that desire. On this trip, you'll have the opportunity to see the main shrines of the monastery and witness the mountains of the Prophet Moses and St. Catherine. Additionally, you'll head to the Dahab resort for lunch and shopping. The visit to St. Catherine's Monastery is truly a unique experience. Built between 527 and 565 AD, the monastery is believed to be around the site of Moses' Burning Bush. It's named after St. Catherine, a Christian martyr who was tortured and beheaded for her beliefs. During your visit, you'll see the Chapel Greek Orthodox Church, worship icons, and the famous Mosaic of Transfiguration. After breakfast, you'll depart from your hotel for a two 1/2-hour drive to St. Catherine. The monastery lies at a height of 1570 meters between two mountains and is one of the oldest in the world. You'll visit the Chapel of the Burning Bush, which was built over the tire roots of the Holy Thorne bush, where God spoke to Moses. You can also see beautiful Byzantine mosaics and a fantastic collection of icons. On the way back, we'll pass through Dahab, a small city close to the seashore, where you have the chance to do some shopping. The St. Catherine Monastery and Dahab city Tour from Sharm El Sheikh is a beautiful way to experience the historical Christian site in Sinai. After a 3-hour drive, you'll reach the monastery. You will have the chance to visit the oldest record of monastic life, Room of the Skulls, Burning Bush. Then, drive to Dahab for shopping and lunch at a local restaurant. We'll pick you up around 6:00 AM and drive to St. Catherine. The trip takes around 2.30 or 3 hours, and we'll make one stop to see the beautiful valley with lovely dunes. Upon arrival in Catherine Village, you'll visit the monastery of St. Catherine, which lies at the foot of Mount Moses in the heart of South Sinai. This is one of 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. After visiting the monastery, you'll get some free time to explore the monastery museum, which contains the oldest icons and manuscripts of the early stages of Christianity. You can take photos during this free time. We'll then drive back to Dahab City and have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, you can shop in Dahab or around this beautiful city. We'll arrive back in Sharm El Sheikh at around 17.30 and take you back to your hotel. We hope this trip will leave you with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the rich history and culture of the area.