Mount Sinai and Saint Catherines Monastary Day Trip from Eilat

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Mount Sinai

  Start the tour from Eilat hotels. A driver will be picking you from your hotel at 10:00 pm to take you to the Taba border. They will help you with the border proceedings, and you will be passed over the border with a driver waiting for you on the Egyptian side. Drive to Mt. Sinai, and start to climb the mountain. In the early morning hours, you will see the most magnificent sunrise. The view is astounding. Christian sages say that whoever climbs Mount Sinai and views the sunrise will be reborn, and all his or her sins will be forgiven. In the morning tour, the St. Catherine Monastery, including the church, which is dated from the sixth century. Continue to tour the “Burning Bush,” and “Jethros’ Well.” After the tour, you will stop for lunch and then start the drive back, stopping at a few sites according to the time — arrival back in Eilat about 3:00 pm.

  17 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Saint Catherine

  In the morning tour the St. Catherine Monastery, including the church, which is dated from the sixth century.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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