Enjoy a meaningful day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the most sacred and historically significant religious sites in the world. Nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai, this UNESCO-listed monastery is home to priceless manuscripts, ancient icons, and deeply spiritual landmarks.

After exploring the monastery, continue your journey to the charming coastal town of Dahab, where you can enjoy free time for shopping, relaxing by the Red Sea, and savoring a seaside lunch before returning comfortably to Sharm El Sheikh.

This tour is ideal for travelers searching for a St Catherine Monastery tour from Sharm El Sheikh combined with a relaxing Red Sea experience.

Tour Info

• • Location:
  • Egypt
  • City : Sharm El Sheikh
• • Availability:
  • Days
  • Thursday
• Duration: 11 Hours
• Departure time and location: At 6 AM from the lobby of your hotel.
• Return time and location: At 1 PM next day at your hotel.
• Tour category: Tour From "Sharm El Sheikh"
• • Journey classification :
  • Culture tourism
  • Round Trip
  • Adventure
  • Adults Only
• • Tour type:
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Historical & Cultural Tours
  • Group Tours
  • Bus Tour

Tour Highlights

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service from Sharm El Sheikh
• Round-trip transportation in a modern air-conditioned bus or minibus
• Entrance fee to St. Catherine Protected Area
• Professional tour guide and local tour leader
• Flashlight provided for monastery visit
• All applicable local taxes and service charges
• Unlimited bottled water available during the tour

What to Expect

• Church of the Transfiguration
• Discover one of the world’s finest Byzantine mosaics, commemorating the Transfiguration of Christ, surrounded by ancient stone walls and sacred history.
• The Burning Bush
• Visit the revered site where Prophet Moses encountered the Burning Bush, believed to be a descendant of the original biblical tree.
• Moses’ Well
• Explore the peaceful well where Moses is said to have rested and watered Jethro’s daughters.
• Dahab City Experience
• Enjoy free time in Dahab, known for its relaxed atmosphere, local bazaars, seaside cafés, and fresh seafood restaurants overlooking the Red Sea.
• This itinerary strongly matches search intent for
• St Catherine Monastery day trip from Sharm,
• religious tours in Sinai, and
• Dahab excursion from Sharm El Sheikh.

More About St Catherine Monastery visit from Sharm El Sheikh

• Provide your WhatsApp number when booking for easy communication.
• Meeting point is outside the hotel, near the main entrance—arrive on time.
• Dress smart casual.
• Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and a sunhat, especially in summer.