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Saint Catherine Monastery and Dahab

Saint Catherine Sinai is one of the Christian Monasteries that is the oldest in the world. It was build during the 5^th century by the Emperor Justinian I near the place that Moses saw the burning bush. This is both a holy place for both Christians, Jews, and Muslims and explains why this Greek Orthodox monastery has survived in the Islamic Country.

When touring the monastery, you will see a large collection of religious artifacts that are sure to be stunning. They are not all displayed, but the small museum has many of them on display that simply stunning. You will also be able to view a paper that has been signed by Mohammed that grants the monastery human rights such as freedom to worship, move about, and property. If you are to tour one church on your journey, let it be this one.

The Saint Catherine Sinai monastery’s actually function is not to be a tourist attraction but to hold service. There is a period that tourists can visit but you will need to be out by noon. Only Orthodox Christians are allowed to attend the service beginning at 12:00 and going is nothing short of spectacular.

This trip starts at around 6:40am where we will collect you from your hotel and drive about 3 hours. We will make one stop along the way at a great valley with amazing sand dunes.

We will then travel to Catherine Village, arriving there at about 9:45 am and visit the monastery of St. Catherine which lies at the foot of Mount Moses in the heart of South Sinai. This is one of the most famous monuments of South Sinai with many attractions such as the Church of Transfiguration, The Skull House, Moses’s Well, and my all time favorite, The Burning Bush.

The tour will include a historical explanation of each site  from our licensed guide.

After visiting the monastery you will get free time where you can visit the museum of the monastery which contains the oldest icons and manuscripts of the early stages of Christianity. It is the world’s second largest collection of illuminated manuscripts after the Vatican.

The museum entrance fee(not included) is a few dollars. You can feel free to take photo’s during this time.

We will then drive back to Dahab City where we get our lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch you will have the chance to go shopping in Dahab or explore the city.

We will arrive back in Sharm el Sheikh at around 5:30-6:00 pm and you will be taken back to your hotel.

 Child under 5 years free 

Excursions in Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo By Plane | Luxor By Plane | Jerusalem 1day | Moses Mountain & Saint Catherine Monastery | Saint Catherine Monastery & Dahab | Ras Mohamed Half Day By Bus | Ras Mohamed By Boat | Tiran Island By Boat | Semi Submarine | Quad Biking Safari | Super Quad Biking Safari | Sand Buggy Safari | Super Sand Buggy Safari | Mix Safari | Bedouin Dinner | Coloured Canyon And The Blue Hole | Aquapark Al Batros | Dolphin Show | Swim With Dolphins | 1001 Night Show | Taxi Sharm .