Saint Catherine's Monastery And Dahab Day Tour - Sharm El Sheikh
Duration
10 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Discover the world oldest working Christian monastery and UNESCO site
Learn about the monastery’s religious significance and historical architecture
Explore Mount Sinai region with connections to the biblical Burning Bush
Enjoy viewing icons by Angelos and Michael Damaskinos, Cretan masters
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Experience a fascinating journey to St. Catherine, one of the most historically and spiritually significant destinations in Egypt, and visit the world’s oldest working Christian monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located between St. Catherine’s Mount and Mount Moses, this Orthodox Greek monastery offers a unique glimpse into centuries of religious devotion, featuring impressive architecture, fortified walls, and sacred spaces that have been preserved for generations.
Explore the treasures of St. Catherine Monastery, including its remarkable museum, which houses icons attributed to the famous 15th-century painter Angelos and six icons by Michael Damaskinos, showcasing the exceptional artistry of the Cretan School. Walk through the monastery’s citadel-like walls, admire its rich history, and immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere, making this a deeply memorable cultural and religious experience. Drinks and refreshments are available on-site for visitors.
Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Lunch
St. Catherine
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Dahab City
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Sunglasses & sunscreen
Camera
Wheelchair not accessible
No public transportation nearby
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Activity Provider: Sun Tours Egypt
Customer Reviews
Laurenti
Visiting Saint Catherine's Monastery today was an experience I'll carry with me for years to come. There's something almost surreal about standing at the foot of Mount Sinai, in a place that has been a sanctuary of faith for over 1,500 years. Walking through those ancient walls, I felt the weight of history in the best possible way. The monastery's architecture is breathtaking—the way the stone structures seem to grow organically from the mountain itself, the fortress-like walls that have protected this sacred space through centuries of change. But what moved me most was the sense of continuity. Monks still live and worship here, just as they have since the 6th century. The Burning Bush chapel took my breath away. Whether you're religious or not, standing near the site where Moses is believed to have encountered the divine is genuinely humbling. The icons throughout the monastery are extraordinary—some dating back over a thousand years, their colors still vibrant, their faces still watching over visitors like me with serene grace. I was particularly struck by the library, home to one of the world's most important collections of ancient manuscripts. Knowing that these texts survived here, preserved by generations of monks in this remote desert sanctuary, made me appreciate how fragile and precious our connection to the past really is.
David
Beautiful and historically important monastery, mountains. In addition to the monastery, I very much recommend also booking a tour to the top of Mt. Sinai, it’s very worth it and provides a beautiful view of the entire views and other mountains
amir
The monastery has its own hotel, restaurant and cafeteria with reasonable prices. The food was OK, sleeping beds were clean. This isn't a 5 star hotel, more of a relaxing experience, try to visit it during summer times as in winter it would be soo cold.
Tsoler
Amazing experience for mountain hike lovers, we took the camels till the stairs & took 750 stairs up to watch the sine & sunrise while sleeping right under the stars! Mount Sainai Mosses mountain is magical & sacred experience 🤍
Nando
The trip from Sharm el-Sheikh to the monastery was wonderful. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the museum with the icons, which is the most interesting part of the site, was closed, and there was no advance notice. Penso che non sia una cosa corretta, pullman di persone che arrivano e poi trovano il museo con le icone chiuso. We ended up wasting our time there. The monastery and church are beautiful, however.