St. Catherine: The Sacred Monastery (Classic & VIP)
- Duration
- Full Day (Morning Departure 06:00)
- Min Pax
- 1
- Starts from
- €60per person
Description
A spiritual journey in the Holy Land. Visit the world's oldest monastery and the Burning Bush. Available by Bus (Group) or Private Car (VIP).
Highlights
- •Journey through the Sinai Desert
- •Guided visit to St. Catherine's Monastery (UNESCO)
- •The 'Burning Bush': The sacred tree that never dies
- •Moses' Well and the Basilica
- •Lunch included in restaurant
- •Possibility of VIP UPGRADE (Private Car & Chic Restaurant in Dahab)
Included
- ✓Round-trip Transfer (Bus for Group / Private Car for VIP)
- ✓Guide specialized in history and religion
- ✓National Park and Monastery Entrance Tickets
- ✓Lunch
Not Included
- ×Drinks at lunch
- ×Icons Museum Entrance (optional)
- ×Tips
Itinerary & Details
106:00Departure
Pickup at hotel (Flexible time if choosing VIP).
209:00Arrival at Sacred
Arrival at St. Catherine. Entry into fortified walls.
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Guided tour: The Basilica, Transfiguration Mosaic, Moses' Well, and Burning Bush.
413:30Lunch
Lunch stop in restaurant (Standard for Bus / Chic in Dahab for VIP).
517:00Return
Return to Sharm el Sheikh.
Important
Sacred Place: Strict Dress Code (shoulders and knees covered). VIP Note: If you want royal treatment, select the 'Private Tour' option in the booking form.
FAQ & Insider Tips
Absolutely not. Trust is everything. We usually ask for a small deposit to secure spots (especially for VIP boats), and the balance is paid comfortably upon arrival in Sharm, in cash or local currency. No risk, zero stress.
Forget the anxiety! The night before every excursion, you will receive a personal WhatsApp message from Fabio with the exact time, meeting point, and transfer details. Swiss organization, Egyptian heart.
We are humans, not robots! If something comes up, message us on WhatsApp immediately. We'll do our best to reschedule without extra costs. ⚠️ Exception: For flights (Cairo/Luxor), we depend on airline rules, so flight tickets are non-refundable.
Crucial detail: If you stay in Sharm (e.g., Safari), the free 'Only Sinai' stamp is enough. But if you choose Ras Mohammed (by land) or go to Cairo/Luxor, you MUST buy the Egypt Visa ($25) upon arrival. Ask us if unsure!
Keyword: Comfort. Desert: closed shoes, sunglasses, scarf. Sea: swimwear, sunscreen. Insider Tip: Always bring a light hoodie, even in summer, for the strong A/C in buses or the desert breeze at night.
Insider Tip: Bring Euros/Dollars for hotels and tours (accepted everywhere). Exchange a small amount into Egyptian Pounds for small expenses: taxis, tips, and markets. Paying small things in local currency saves you money!
Hotel Wi-Fi is often slow. Golden advice: Buy a Data SIM (Vodafone or Etisalat) directly at the airport upon arrival. It's cheap and gives you fast internet everywhere.
Drink ONLY sealed bottled water (even for brushing teeth). For food, during our excursions, we select only certified restaurants with high hygiene standards.
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