Embark on a historic journey from Dahab to St. Catherine Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula. Explore one of Egypt’s oldest monasteries and its impressive library, housing a vast collection of 13th-century icons.
Embark on a historic journey from Dahab to St. Catherine Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula. Explore one of Egypt’s oldest monasteries and its impressive library, housing a vast collection of 13th-century icons.
- Saint Catherine - 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…
- Saint Catherine - 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.
- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
- Expert Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
- Expert Egyptologist guide
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- Any item is not mentioned
Embark on a tour from Dahab to St. Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula and uncover one of Egypt’s most significant and ancient monastic treasures. Explore the renowned monastery complex located at the base of Mount Sinai, where you can view the sacred Burning Bush and visit its historic library, which houses an invaluable collection of…
Embark on a tour from Dahab to St. Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula and uncover one of Egypt’s most significant and ancient monastic treasures. Explore the renowned monastery complex located at the base of Mount Sinai, where you can view the sacred Burning Bush and visit its historic library, which houses an invaluable collection of Byzantine icons from the 13th century. This UNESCO World Heritage site provides a rare insight into early Christian history, featuring beautifully preserved manuscripts and religious artifacts in one of the world’s oldest continuously functioning monasteries. Immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of this desert sanctuary while gaining knowledge about its rich heritage from our expert guides.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
