Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

10-Hour St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh with Dahab

10 Hours Round trip from Saint Catherine Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore St. Catherine Monastery, the oldest Orthodox Greek monastery of Christianity
02 See the library of ancient manuscripts and icons
03 Visit the 6th-century church at the Burning Bush
04 Enjoy a city tour and shopping in Dahab, the Flower Power City of the Red Sea

Take an adventure trip to St. Catherine Monastery in Sinai, the oldest Orthodox Greek monastery of Christianity. Located between St. Catherine's Mount and Moses Mount, this historic site offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's religious heritage. The tour also includes time in Dahab, the Flower Power City of the Red Sea, for a city tour, shopping, and lunch at a local restaurant.

Explore the library of ancient manuscripts and icons.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Sharm el Sheikh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

St. Catherine Monastery and Dahab Excursion

Pick up from Sharm El Sheikh Marine and proceed towards St. Catherine to visit St. Catherine Monastery, located 220 km northwest of Sharm El-Sheikh. It is situated between St. Catherine's Mount and Moses Mount and is an Orthodox Greek monastery.
Explore the library of ancient manuscripts and icons.
Go to see a 6th-century church at the Burning Bush.
Head to Dahab, the Flower Power City in the Red Sea, for a city tour and shopping.
Have lunch at a local restaurant and drive back to Sharm Marine.

The tour starts at 07:00 and ends at 15:00.

The route