Monastery of Saint Catherine Trip from Sharm El Sheikh
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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.
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Petra Excursion from Sharm El Sheikh
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If you're dreaming of a breathtaking adventure, you cannot miss the magnificent stone marvels of Petra. The journey may require a bus, boat, horse, or camelback travel over the six-hour trip from Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, but trust us when we say that the experience is worth every effort.
Petra is more than just a popular tourist destination in Jordan. It's a historical gem that boasts immensity, beauty, and significance incomparable to any other archaeological site worldwide. You'll have the chance to explore the city of Petra, carved into the mountains almost 2,000 years ago, and witness its grandeur firsthand.
Our itinerary includes pick-up at your hotel, a bus to the borders, a ferry to Petra, and a two-hour drive to Petra to start your adventure with an English-speaking guide.
Petra was once home to 30,000 people who thrived in this desert and quenched their thirst through a channel and cistern system that harvested and stored winter rains for future use. The Nabateans were incredibly skilled engineers who even built gardens amidst the harsh environment.
Your first walk in Petra will be through the stunning Canyon of Siq, a natural geological feature formed from a deep split in the sandstone rocks. This Canyon is one of the main reasons Petra was an alluring site for the Nabateans, behind a narrow and easily defensible canyon known as the Siq.
Your next visit should be to the Pharaoh's great treasury, Al Khazneh. It has classical Greek-influenced architecture and was built initially probably between 100 BC and 200 AD. The Nabateans were excellent engineers; they made water conservation and irrigation systems and carved their homes, temples, graves, and tombs out of the rocks.
Let's not forget about the Roman Theater, where a period follows in which the dominant civilization combines Greek, Egyptian, and Syrian elements, pointing to the age of the Ptolemies. With the fantastic skill of the Nabateans, they built water conservation and irrigation systems and carved their homes, temples, graves, and tombs right out of the rocks.
After a memorable day of exploring, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch in a fantastic restaurant in the city centre.
But before we head back to the port, we'll take you to visit Al Habis Fort, where you'll have a fine view over the entire central Petra basin, where the Al-Habis Crusader Fortress is located. It is a secondary fortress designed and sited to control the strategic communication route within the Petra basin that was not in sight of the Al-Wu'eira Fortress.
Petra is not just a destination; it's an experience of a lifetime. Petra is worth the journey if you're looking for a trip that will leave you with lasting memories and a sense of wonder.
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Cairo Excursion from Sharm El Sheikh
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If you're looking to explore Cairo and Giza in just one day from Sharm El Sheikh, we've got you covered. You'll have the chance to see the three amazing pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, followed by a delicious lunch.
After lunch, you'll visit the Egyptian Museum, which boasts an incredible collection of over 150,000 unique pieces spread across 100 exhibition halls. You can even opt for a boat picnic across the Nile River to top off your excursion.
We understand that travel expenses can add up quickly, so we offer a more budget-friendly way to visit Cairo in a day without needing a pricey flight or train from Sharm El Sheikh. Our coach day trip may start early, but it ensures you won't miss out on the famous Egyptian sites in and around Cairo.
You'll be part of a group and explore the Egyptian Museum, the Great Sphinx, and the Pyramids of Giza on a tour by foot, horseback, or camel. Our climate-controlled coach will take you from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, and we've even pre-booked entry to sites like the Egyptian Museum to save you time.
You'll have the chance to traditionally experience the Pyramids of Giza on the back of a camel, and you can even take a Nile River boat ride (for an additional fee).
During your visit to the Egyptian Museum, you'll have the opportunity to marvel at countless historical exhibits for two hours, with an admission ticket included. If you're looking for a more leisurely experience, you can take a boat trip on the Nile for a fee or stroll along the banks of the Nile for free for 30 minutes.
The Pyramids of Giza are a must-see and a fabulous experience. There are three pyramids here: the Chephren, Cheops, and Mykerinos. You can explore the area on foot, on horseback, or by camel, with a duration of 2-3 hours and an admission ticket included.
Finally, after visiting the pyramids of Giza, you'll head to the Great Sphinx, the largest and most preserved Sphinx by far. The Sphinx featured a human head on a lion's body and was carved from the remainder of a limestone mound that served as a quarry for the Great Pyramid of Cheops. The visit lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.
We hope this information helps you plan your trip to Cairo and Giza, and we're here to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
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Ayshna Mukherjee –
This trip should be done as it helps one to mix and get to interact very closely with the Bedouins. Hence I will highly recommend the same. The other best part is in the special oriental dinner that you can intake sitting in the tent along with the Bedouins. This is an extensive bike ride and that is why it has been named the Mega Safari. But for me, on this trip, having to spend time with the Bedouins and having dinner with them will always remain etched in my memories. Then once your dinner is done, you will be escorted back to the bike base and from there back to your hotel. Must book.
Алина –
Багато разів хотіла спробувати, але все не наважувалася. Завдяки довгим умовлянням подруги нарешті зважилася. Вражень маса: пустеля з барханами приголомшливої краси, особливо на заході. Квадроцикли ретельно перевіряються і регулярно проходять техогляд. Гід, який очолює колону, добре знає маршрут і дорога відносно безпечна. На зворотному шляху ви зможете побачити справжніх бедуїнів, які напоять вас смачним чаєм каркаде. Хочеться ще і ще … У цілому поїздкою залишилася дуже задоволена.
Катя –
Обожаю квадроциклы! Обожаю Египет! Обожаю море! Но ладно, сейчас не о море. С уверенностью могу порекомендовать всем любителям активного отдыха эту экскурсию на квадроциклах. Драйв, скорость, ветер, пустыня! Класс! Такое только в фильмах про вестерны увидишь, а тут наяву.
А бедуины – это отдельная тема для разговоров. Я очень поражена и удивлена тому, что они до сих пор живут в палатках в пустыне. Это как-то за гранью. Но главное, что они счастливы и довольны жизнью. Мне бы так.
С удовольствием вернусь снова и всем буду вас рекомендовать! Большое спасибо!