Name: Private Tour to St. Catherine's Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh - Egypt Travel Plus
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Private Tour to St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh

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Overview

Experience a rare visit to one of the world’s oldest monasteries on this private day tour from Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab. Skip crowded public transport and travel comfortably in a private A/C vehicle. Explore St. Catherine’s Monastery and Heritage Site and discover its sacred treasures, including the Chapel of the Burning Bush, the Well of Moses, and the Transfiguration Church. Enjoy free time to climb a nearby mountain for panoramic views. After the visit, relax with a seafront lunch in Dahab and browse local shops for unique souvenirs. This exclusive tour combines history, spirituality, and leisure for a memorable Sinai adventure.

Included/Excluded

Park entrance fees.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Air-conditioned bus transfers.
Professional tour guide.
Snorkeling equipment.
Guided excursions.
Bottled water.
Geological site visits.
Marine life exploration.

Meals and beverages not specified.

Tour Plan

Private Tour to St. Catherine's Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh

St. Catherine’s Monastery, located at the foot of Mount Sinai, is one of the oldest functioning Christian monasteries and Heritage Site. Built by Emperor Justinian I, it houses the Chapel of the Burning Bush, believed to mark the spot where Moses encountered the divine flame.

Pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab begins at 7:00 AM in a private A/C vehicle. The 230-km journey takes approximately 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, explore the monastery’s key sites, including the Burning Bush, Moses’ Well, and the Transfiguration Church. Optional mountain climbing offers panoramic views.

Afterward, travel to Dahab for a seafront lunch at the Ali Baba Hotel. Enjoy free time for shopping in Dahab’s vibrant markets before returning to Sharm El Sheikh.