Full-day Tour to St. Catherine's Monastery and Dahab from Sharm el-Sheikh in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

4.5(2)

Duration

8 hours

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, German

Guests

1-12

Travel from Sharm el-Sheikh to the foot of Mount Sinai on this full-day tour. See one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world and relax by the Red Sea in Dahab.

Highlights:

feel the thrill of discovering the secrets behind St. Catherine's monastery
learn about the collections of the oldest working library in the world
connect with history as you explore a religious site at the base of Mount Sinai
chill out and do some shopping in the laid back city of Dahab

Includes:

hotel pick-up and drop-off
entrance fees
Mount Sinai guide
snacks

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up directly from your accommodation. Sit back and relax as you are driven to the St. Catherine monetary, which is nestled in the base of Mount Sinai. Stop for a guided tour of this site, which houses the oldest known working library in the world.

Learn about the treasures and ancient manuscripts which rival the collections at the Vatican that are locked away here. Explore this Greek Orthodox monastery that was built by Empress Helena on what was thought to be the site of the biblical burning bush.

Head to the laid back city of Dahab for a tour of the city highlights. Snap some pictures of the Red Sea coast and get some souvenir shopping done before returning to your accommodations in Sharm el-Sheikh.