Private St. Catherine Monastery Day Trip from Dahab by Coach

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: Japanese and 4 more

Join our tour to St. Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula from Dahab and discover one of Egypt's greatest and oldest monastic treasures. You'll explore the legendary monastery complex at the foot of Mount Sinai, where you can see the sacred Burning Bush and visit its ancient library housing a priceless collection of Byzantine icons dating to the 13th century. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a unique glimpse into early Christian history, with beautifully preserved manuscripts and religious artifacts in one of the world's oldest continuously operating monasteries. Experience the spiritual atmosphere of this desert sanctuary while learning about its rich heritage from our knowledgeable guides.

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Qualified Egyptologist guide
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Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
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    Saint Catherine

    We will pick you up from your hotel in Dahab by Air-conditioned vehicle and then drive to The monastery at 1:30 driving, the monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I between 527 and 565, enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush and ordered to be built by Helena, the mother of Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush; the living bush on the grounds is purportedly the original. It is also referred to as "St. Helen's Chapel." The site is sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. commonly-known as Saint Catherine's, the full, official name of the monastery is The Sacred and Imperial Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount of Sinai, and the monastery's patronal feast is the Transfiguration. The site was associated with St. Catherine of Alexandria (whose relics were purported to have been miraculously transported there by angels) and it became a favorite site of pilgrimage, then you will return to your hotel in Dahab.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
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