St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
12 Hours
Age 2+
All Months
Availability 50
St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy a day tour to the Holy St. Catherine City starting from Shram El Sheikh to visit St. Catherine monastery which located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount which is the oldest monastery of Christianity.
🕓 Itinerary – St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour
🚌 Pick-Up Time
You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 5:30 AM, then drive for approximately 3 hours (220 km) across the desert to reach St. Catherine, where you will visit the historic Greek Orthodox St. Catherine’s Monastery.
⛪ Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery
During your St. Catherine’s Monastery trip from Sharm El Sheikh, you will arrive at the monastery around 9:30 AM.
Your professional guide will explain the fascinating history of the monastery and Mount Sinai, including their deep religious and cultural significance.
The monastery opens from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM, except on Fridays, Sundays, and during Coptic religious holidays.
This Greek Orthodox Monastery is one of the oldest in the world. Within its ancient walls stands a unique citadel filled with sacred history and priceless art.
Among its treasures is the St. Catherine’s Museum, home to rare icons painted by Angelos, one of the most renowned artists of the 15th century, as well as six icons by Michael Damaskenos, a master of the 16th-century Cretan School.
Each artifact tells a story of devotion, craftsmanship, and faith that has lasted for more than a thousand years.
🏖️ Dahab City & Lunch
After visiting the monastery, continue your journey to Dahab, a relaxing seaside city on the Gulf of Aqaba.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Afterwards, take a short city tour and shopping stop, where you can buy souvenirs, local crafts, and Bedouin products.
🏠 Return to Sharm El Sheikh
After your Dahab visit, drive back to Sharm El Sheikh.
Estimated arrival time: around 4:00 PM.
You will then be transferred back to your hotel.
🎒 What to Bring
Passport and copy of passport
Camera or smartphone
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothes (especially in winter)
💰 Prices
Adult: €35
Child (5–11 years): €20
Child under 5 years: €10
✨ Visit the holy St. Catherine’s Monastery and explore the spiritual heart of Sinai — a journey through faith, history, and beauty with Blue Sharm Travel.