Saint Catherine Monastery & Mousses Mountain by Bus - Sharm El Sheikh

Overview

A must-see for all historians, one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world and a world heritage center due to its importance to three major religions -- there is so much to see and do. To make the most of your limited time here, it is recommended that you read up on the destination before visiting; additionally, if you're feeling adventurous, hike up Mousses Mountain! Please note that the monastery closes at 12 noon for prayers, so an early start is essential.

What’s included

• Pick-up and Drop-off from Hotel in air-conditioned vehicle
• Guidance from Professional guide
• Visit to St. Catherine Monastery & Moussa Mountain
• Nighttime Scouts Lighting experience
• Breakfast provided
• Admission to Mount Sinai included

What’s Exclude

• National park fees 5$ per person

What To Expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Saint Catherine, Saint Catherine, Red Sea and Sinai

Saint Catherine (Egyptian Arabic: , pronounced [sænte kætin]; also spelled St. Katrine) is a city in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt, situated at the outskirts of the El Tor Mountains with an elevation of 1,586 metres (5,203 ft), 120 kilometres (75 mi) away from Nuweiba and at the foot of Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine's Monastery. In 1994 its population was 4,603 people and it has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site since 2002.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine 46512 Egypt

Mount Sinai (Hebrew: Har Sinai; Aramaic: r Dsyny; Ancient Egyptian), which is traditionally known as Jabal Musa (Arabic: translation: Mount Moses), is located on the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt and may possibly be identical to biblical Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments according to the Bible. It stands at 2,285-metres (7,497 ft) tall next to nearby peak Mount Catherine that measures 2,629 m or 8,625 ft -the highest peak in all of Egypt.

Duration: 4 hours

Additional Information

• Infant seats available
• Service animals allowed
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

07:30 PM

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Please provide the hotel name and room number so that hotel security can be notified.

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point