Saint Cathrine Tour from Sharm

  • Duration12 Hours
  • AvailabilityEvery Day
  • PickupSharm El Sheikh Hotel
  • Tour TypePrivate

Overview

Journey from Sharm El Sheikh to the historic Saint Catherine Monastery, located at the base of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Explore its rich history and significance, then head to Dahab for a city tour and shopping before returning to your hotel.

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Itinerary

In the early morning, the Egypt Day Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and start your Saint Catherine Monastery day tour. You will be in a conditioned comfort van for around 3 hours. Tour guide during the trip will introduce you to the history and religious significance of the monastery and its surroundings. Situated at the base of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, St Catherine’s Monastery is one of the most famous in the world. The Monastery is named after St Catherine who was tortured and beheaded for her Christian beliefs. After that head to Dahab, the Flower Power City in the Red Sea, for a city tour and shopping tours in Dahab. Afterward, return to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Tour Includes
  • Pick up services from your hotel and return
  • All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Qualified speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Mineral water and soft drink on board the vehicle
  • All Service charges and taxes
Tour Excludes
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entry Visa to Egypt
  • Optional Activity costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Things to Know

Price Policy

All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.

The initial price is based on 1 adult in group size with the lowest price in the low season

Tour Voucher

After your tour is confirmed, we will email you the final confirmation of the tour and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will Contain contact numbers of customer care, tour operator, and All information for your convenience.

Tipping

Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is left to the discretion of the travelers. Although not mandatory, it is of great importance to people who will take care of you while traveling.

Children Policy

  • 0 – 01.99 Free of Charge (unless flights were included)
  • 2 – 5.99 pay 25% of the tour price and 50% of the tour price if it includes flights or sleeper train
  • 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

If your tour package includes airfare, an extra charge for your children may apply.

Cancellation Policy

Egypt Day Tours do not require a cancellation fee for tours or excursions canceled for ‘force majeure’ reasons like volcanoes, earthquakes, or reasons that are Out of control. If the booking cancellation happens For personal or business reasons and Egypt Day Tours has already incurred the booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.

  • The whole amount will be charged if canceled less than 30 days before the check-in date.
  • 50% of the whole amount will be charged if canceled 60 to 31 days before the check-in date.
  • 15% of the whole amount will be charged if canceled 90 to 61 days before the check-in date.

Deposit and Payment

A 50% payment will be required from the total amount after confirming your tour booking as requested. You can pay by credit or debit card (MasterCard/Visa) through the VeriSign Secured payment system on our website, and the Rest of the Payment will be on a Cash basis upon you Start Your Tour to the Egypt Day Tours representative.

Travel Insurance

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Extra Expenses & Additional Entry Tickets

All tours don’t include entrance fees to special archaeological sites, such as walking inside one of the pyramids and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor are also available at extra cost.
Please contact us if you wish to add or adjust anything to the program.

Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.

Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:

  • For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
  • Additional transport that you require.
  • Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
  • In case of unforeseen events, such as bad weather and flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.

FAQs

Will I be picked up from my hotel in Sharm El Sheikh?

Yes, your Egypt Day Tours guide will pick you up early in the morning and drive you in a comfortable air-conditioned van, about 3 hours each way.

What will I learn about at Saint Catherine's Monastery?

Your guide will cover the monastery’s history and religious significance, including its location at the base of the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, and the story of St. Catherine herself.

Do we visit anywhere else on this tour?

Yes, after the monastery you’ll head to Dahab, known as the Flower Power City on the Red Sea, for a city tour and some shopping before returning to Sharm El Sheikh.

How long is the drive to Saint Catherine?

It’s around 3 hours each way from Sharm El Sheikh, so it makes for a full day trip with plenty of time at the monastery and in Dahab.

Is this a private tour?

Yes, Egypt Day Tours only runs private, customized tours, so you’ll have your own guide and vehicle throughout the day.

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