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From Sharm-El-Sheikh: Day Trip to St. Catherine and Dahab

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Day trip
From Sharm-El-Sheikh: Day Trip to St. Catherine and Dahab
5  / 51 Review

Travel from Sharm-El-Sheikh to the foot of Mount Sinai on this day trip. See one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world at St. Catherine's and relax by the Red Sea in Dabab.

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Duration 12 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Arabic
Pickup included
Meet your guide at your accommodation. Look for a guide holding a 'Emo Tours Egypt' sign.
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    4 pickup location options:

    السوق القديم شرم الشيخ, SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm El-Sheikh, Naama bay Market

  • Car

    (3 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Saint Catherine's Monastery

    Guided tour

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    Dahab

    Guided tour

  • Car

    (3 hours)

  • 4 drop-off locations:

    Naama bay Market, SOHO Square Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm El-Sheikh, السوق القديم شرم الشيخ

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of discovering the secrets behind St. Catherine's monastery
  • Learn about the collections of the oldest working library in the world
  • Connect with history as you explore a religious site at the base of Mount Sinai
  • Chill out and do some shopping in the laid back city of Red Sea city of Dahab
  • Let your transportation come to you with hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off

Full description

Immerse yourself in history at the ancient St. Catherine's monastery in Mount Sinai on this day trip from Sharm-El-Sheikh. Discover the beauty of the seaside town of Dahab which beckons travelers with is chill vibe and stunning shoreline. 

Enjoy the convenience of being picked up directly from your accommodation. Sit back and relax as you are driven to the St. Catherine monetary which is nestled in the base of Mount Sinai. Stop for a guided tour of this site which houses the oldest known working library in the world.

Learn about the treasures and ancient manuscripts which rival the collections at the Vatican that are locked away here. Explore this Greek Orthodox monastery that was built by Empress Helena on what was thought to be the site of the biblical burning bush. 

Head to the laid back city of Dahab for a tour of the city highlights. Snap some pictures of the Red Sea coast and get some souvenir shopping done before returning to your accommodations in Sharm El Sheikh.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry fees
  • Mount Sinai guide
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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Important information

Know before you go

  • This tour takes place rain or shine
  • This tour takes place every day besides Sunday from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM

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GetYourGuide traveler – BelgiumFebruary 1, 2023 – Verified booking
3 times more expensive compared to the other offer for the same sights, but it is definitely worth it. Perfect arrangements for pick-up at the hotel. Private transport and guiding from start to finish, and as it is a long drive we felt that was a very good choice. Even multiple stops on request to take photos. The drive through the desert is fascinating, and the monastery has a wonderful collection. An amazing collection of frescoes and books in very good condition... in the middle of the desert. Dahab is also very picturesque, perhaps the Ibiza of the past. I would have loved to stay there for a few days. The guide was a very kind and caring man, who even, in all discretion, made a donation to the monastery. If you want a lot of information about the monastery, it is best to google it yourself. In addition to each museum piece, there is a good explanation. At the early hour there were still few visitors and there was a blissful, quiet atmosphere. Recommended.

Product ID: 392801

Activity provider:Emo Tours Egypt

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