Day Tour to Saint Catherine from Sharm El Sheikh
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12 Hours
Daily Tour
15 people
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A day tour to Saint Catherine from Sharm El Sheikh typically involves a visit to the famous Saint Catherine’s Monastery and possibly a hike to Mount Sinai if time allows.
Itinerary
5:00 AM: Depart from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. The journey to Saint Catherine usually takes around 2-3 hours by road.
8:00 AM: Arrive at Saint Catherine's Monastery. The monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can explore the monastery, including Burning Bush and the Chapel of Burning Bush.
11:00 AM: Visit the surrounding area and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains. You may have the option to take a short hike in the area.
12:30 PM: Lunch break. You can have lunch at a local restaurant or bring a packed lunch with you.
1:30 PM: Depart for Mount Sinai (optional). If time allows and you're up for it, you can make the journey to Mount Sinai for a hike to the summit to enjoy the sunset or sunrise views. The hike usually takes around 2-3 hours to reach the summit.
5:00 PM: Descend from Mount Sinai (if you hiked it) or head back to Saint Catherine's Monastery.
7:00 PM: Depart for Sharm El Sheikh.
10:00 PM: Arrive back at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
- Pick up services from Sharm hotel and return.
- Tours and transfers.
- Guidance and assistance.
- Entrance fees.
- Lunch at a nice local restaurant.
- Private air-conditioned coach.
- Private guide.
- All taxes.
- Optional Tours.
- Tipping.
- Any personal expenses.
- Camel ride.
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