St. Catherine Monastery & Dahab City

General information

Destination
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Program details

Visit St. Catherine's Monastery, the most important religious site in Sinai on a day trip from Sharm el Sheikh. Travel in air-conditioned bus with a guide who will introduce you to the history and religious significance of the monastery and its surrounds. Situated at the base of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, St Catherine's Monastery is one of the most famous in the world. During your visit you will see chapel Greek Orthodox Church, the icons of worship and the famous Mosaic of Transfiguration.


This site is worth visiting even if you're not religious, not only for the historical interest of the site but also for the surrounding of the monastery with the landscape stunning scenery which diffuse a pace that allows us to connect to the antique glory of this site. The trip continues to Dahab, discover the exotic charm of Dahab with its endless golden sands and blue waters.



Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel pick-up.

Start/opening time: 6am.

End/closing time: 5pm.

Language: English.

Others: Operates monday, wednesday, saturday.