+4St. Catherine's Monastery Day Trip – Sharm El Sheikh
Description
Visit one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world on the St. Catherine's Monastery day trip from Sharm El Sheikh. It is ideal for travelers interested in history and religion.
We pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at about 06:00 and drive you through the desert landscapes of South Sinai. The trip runs on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays and takes about 8 hours.
St. Catherine's Monastery lies at the foot of Mount Sinai and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It dates back to the 6th century and is sacred to Christians, Muslims and Jews.
This is a shared group tour with a guide. See the Chapel of the Burning Bush, where according to tradition Moses spoke with God, and the Church of the Transfiguration with its ancient icons. Lunch is served during the day.
This trip has one option, which includes hotel transfers, the St. Catherine protectorate entrance fees, the tour guide and lunch. Drinks are not included. For a Mount Sinai sunrise climb, see our Mount Sinai Sunrise Climb & St. Catherine tour.
Good to know: wear comfortable shoes and modest clothing, with shoulders and knees covered. The trip is not suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users or people with back problems. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Highlights
- St. Catherine's Monastery – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Chapel of the Burning Bush
- Church of the Transfiguration
- Scenic drive through the Sinai mountains
- Tour guide and lunch included
- Protectorate fees and hotel transfers
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
- Entrance fees to Saint Catherine protectorate.
- Tour guide.
- Lunch
Not included
- Drinks during the tour
Know before you go
- Provide a valid phone number and email for easy contact.
- Pickup time will be confirmed via WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and exploring.
- Not suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users, or people with back problems.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time
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Frequently asked questions
The Chapel of the Burning Bush and the Church of the Transfiguration with its ancient icons, with a guide who explains the history of the monastery.
No. It is a shared group tour with a guide.
About 8 hours. Pickup is at about 6:00 AM, and the trip runs on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Yes. Lunch is included, as well as the protectorate entrance fees and the guide. Drinks are not included.
No. This is a monastery visit only. For the night climb and sunrise, choose our Mount Sinai Sunrise Climb & St. Catherine tour.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, and modest clothing for the monastery, with shoulders and knees covered.
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What travelers say about St. Catherine's Monastery Day Trip – Sharm El Sheikh
Recommended especially if you’re travelling from Sharm and want a break from beach/resort life — a different kind of experience.
St. Catherine Monastery Excursion from Sharm El SheikhThe monastery merits the trip — ancient, important, with beautiful surroundings; we felt we saw something unique
St. Catherine Monastery Excursion from Sharm El SheikhIf you value history, spirituality and calm — this tour is definitely worth it.
St. Catherine Monastery Excursion from Sharm El SheikhEven though drive was long, the ride was smooth and comfortable.
St. Catherine Monastery Excursion from Sharm El SheikhEasy communication before trip, pick-up was on time, travel comfortable — very professional organization.
St. Catherine Monastery Excursion from Sharm El SheikhBeautiful trip through Sinai — desert landscapes, mountains on the way, then monastery — a memorable contrast
St. Catherine Monastery Excursion from Sharm El Sheikh