12-hour tour of St. Catherine's Monastery & Dahab from Sharm el Sheikh
Highlights
Saint Catherine, Dahab
historical, sightseeing, Desert
Private Tour
12 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Go for a visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery, a Greek Orthodox monastery from the City of Peace. Take in the view of Mount Sinai and Moses Mountain between which the famous monastery, known for its extraordinary holdings of Byzantine art, is located. Next, head to Dahab for shopping and a sightseeing tour.
Itinerary
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St. Catherine Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at 06:00, and then, you will be transferred to St. Catherine to visit St. Catherine monastery, which is the oldest monastery of Christianity, 220 km northwest of Sharm el-Sheikh and located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount.
See this Greek Orthodox monastery, where rests a citadel like no other, which is incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures. Among its treasures is the Museum of St. Catherine where there are icons attributed to the painter Angelos, one of the most famous artists of the 15th century, or to his peers, as well as all six icons by Michael Damaskenos which are considered among the most important works of the Cretan School of the 16th century.
After that, head to Dahab, the Flower Power City in the Red Sea, for a city tour and enjoy shopping.
Have lunch at a local restaurant, and then drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at 03:00 pm.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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