Day trip to St Catherin monastery from Dahab by coach
Overview
Jion our tours to St. Catherine in Sinia peninsula from Dahab, you will see one of the great and old monastery in Egypt with its liberary which includes a wide collections of icons dating to the 13rd century
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saint Catherine, Saint Catherine, Red Sea and Sinai
We will pick you up from your hotel in Dahab by Air-conditioned vehicle and then drive to The monastery at 1:30 driving, the monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I between 527 and 565, enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush and ordered to be built by Helena, the mother of Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush; the living bush on the grounds is purportedly the original. It is also referred to as "St. Helen's Chapel." The site is sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. commonly-known as Saint Catherine's, the full, official name of the monastery is The Sacred and Imperial Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount of Sinai, and the monastery's patronal feast is the Transfiguration. The site was associated with St. Catherine of Alexandria (whose relics were purported to have been miraculously transported there by angels) and it became a favorite site of pilgrimage, then you will return to your hotel in Dahab.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saint Catherine, Saint Catherine, Red Sea and Sinai
We will pick you up from your hotel in Dahab by Air-conditioned vehicle and then drive to The monastery at 1:30 driving, the monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I between 527 and 565, enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush and ordered to be built by Helena, the mother of Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush; the living bush on the grounds is purportedly the original. It is also referred to as "St. Helen's Chapel." The site is sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. commonly-known as Saint Catherine's, the full, official name of the monastery is The Sacred and Imperial Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount of Sinai, and the monastery's patronal feast is the Transfiguration. The site was associated with St. Catherine of Alexandria (whose relics were purported to have been miraculously transported there by angels) and it became a favorite site of pilgrimage, then you will return to your hotel in Dahab.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.