From the city of Sharm el Sheikh you can go to the Sinai to visit this very spiritual place that has the monastery of Saint Catherine in the center of the peninsula. A highly recommended excursion to go back in history to the time of the Ten Commandments and Moses through climbing the Mount of Moses. Afterwards, we visit the oldest monastery in the world that works until now; The Convent of Santa Catalina.

ITINERARY

   Around 10:00 p.m., the Misrona Tours guide passes by to take you from the Sharm el-Sheikh hotel to leave for the central area of the Sinai Peninsula.

   After a journey of approximately two and a half hours by bus, we reached the foot of Mount Moses, in a night march to ascent Mount Sinai. Three and a half kilometers to the staircase where we climb 800 steps that lead to the top of Mt. The effort will be worth it, since from this place we will contemplate the sunrise over the same place where Moses received the Tables of the 10 Commandments, according to tradition.

   As we descend, rested with the breakfast boxes that will be provided at the hotel, we will visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai, the oldest in Christendom that works so far. This 6th century monument, declared a World Heritage Site, is surrounded by walls. Inside we will visit the Basilica of the Transfiguration, a Christian-Orthodox temple with a great artistic heritage.

   The monastery also has a large collection of codices. In fact, it is the second most important in the world, second only to the Vatican Archives. Already outside the temple, we will visit the burning bush in which Moses had the appearance of the angel of the Lord, according to the Bible. We will also know the well where Moses met his wife.

   After the visit to Saint Catherine, we will start the way back to Sharm el-Sheikh. After that head to Dahab, the Flower Power City in the Red Sea, for a city tour and shopping tours in Dahab. Have lunch at a local restaurant then we will drive you back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. then we will return around 2:00 p.m.

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What services are included in the price?

• Pick up service from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
• All transfers by air conditioned deluxe vehicle
• Entrance fees to St. Catherine
• English speaking tour guide
• Lunch at local restaurant in Dahab
• Mineral Water and soft drinks (One Coke Soft Drinks) on board the vehicle
• All taxes and service charge.

What services are not included in the price?

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Tipping.
• Personal spending.
• Optional activities.

IMPORTANT NOTES: -

• Please book as early as possible to ensure availability, especially on holidays and celebrations such as Christmas, New Year and Easter.
• In order to contact you we need your mobile number, email and fill out the form on the current page, indicating the start date of the trip and the end date of the trip. Please determine the number of adults and children.
• You can book 2 weeks in advance if there are still places available.
• Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive an email with your booking voucher. Please print it or download it to your mobile phone or tablet to show to the Misrona Tours representative on the day of the activity.
• The details will include tour operator contact numbers, traveler service and travel information.
• It is necessary to bring your passport for this tour.
• It is always better to start the tour early and on time.
• Note that this point represents the lowest point of temperatures in Egypt and sometimes even below zero in winter.
• Ask your hotel to provide you with the box with the picnic breakfast, since it is not included in the price of the tour, it is essential to indicate the reservation time to start the tour.
• It will be more appropriate to wear comfortable shoes for the walk.
• You don't mind carrying water, there are beach bars that sell water on the way up the mountain.

• Prices are per person in US dollars depending on the number of people.
• A deposit of 50 % of the total price is required to complete reservations.
• The remaining amount is payable in cash before the tour begins.

• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
• If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.