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Day Tour
Dahab Day Trip to St. Catherine’s Monastery
Trip overview
St. Catherine’s Monastery & Mount Sinai Tour from Dahab
Join one of the most unforgettable tours from Dahab day tour to St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most sacred edifices in the Sinai. Trips from Dahab bring you through some breathtaking desert and mountain views before reaching the Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Explore the ancient library, chapels, and priceless icons that witness centuries of history and spirituality.
Adventurous souls head toward the challenge of climbing Mount Sinai and watch the sunrise or sunset cast magic over its rugged peaks—in itself a top thing to do in Dahab. Whether your interest lies in history and religion or is drawn by the rugged beauty of the region, this excursion has it all and is sure to leave a permanent imprint. The St. Catherine tour is among the most popular Dahab day excursions that combine cultural exploration with breathtaking views, forming an opportunity for travelers wishing to unearth more than just the beaches and reefs of Dahab through a memorable Egypt day tour.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
St. Catherine's Monastery
The oldest active monastery in Christianity.
Museum of St. Catherine
Priceless icons from the 15th and 16th centuries.
The route
2 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
An early pickup at 7:00 am from your hotel in Dahab begins the drive to St. Catherine's Monastery, around 140 km northwest.
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St. Catherine's Monastery
Visit St. Catherine's Monastery, considered the oldest active monastery in Christianity, between Mount St. Catherine and Mount Sinai. See the Museum of St. Catherine, home to priceless icons by Angelos and masterpieces by Michael Damaskenos of the Cretan School.
Museum of St. Catherine\nIcons by Angelos & Damaskenos
2
Lunch back in Dahab
Return to Dahab, the Red Sea's 'Flower Power City', to unwind and enjoy lunch at a local eatery before heading back to your hotel.
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Pick up from the hotel in Dahab
- Air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Entry Fees to St. Catherine
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch at local restaurant in Dahab
- Mineral Water on board
- All taxes & service charge
Not included
- Extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
- Personal expenses.
- Optional activities.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 255/ person
2 - 3 travellers
US$ 115/ person
4 -7 travellers
US$ 90/ person
8 - 15 travellers
US$ 80/ person
Essential information
Before the morning of your tour
We collect you from your hotel in the morning by private vehicle — just tell us your preferred time when you book. Your guide's name and number are sent the evening before.
- Closed walking shoes
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small notes for tips
Phone and camera photography is welcome outdoors; rules inside the monastery museum are set locally and your guide will explain them on arrival.
The monastery grounds involve some walking on uneven stone; modest dress is expected throughout.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.
Good to know
Day tour FAQs
Yes — from any hotel in Dahab, at no extra cost.
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant in Dahab is included.
Yes, entry fees to St. Catherine are included in the price.
Modest, covering clothing is expected when visiting the monastery.
It's around 140 km each way from Dahab — a half-day round trip.
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