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Day Tour
ST Catherine Day Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
Trip overview
mount sinai tour from sharm el sheikh
St. Catherine Monastery which is also referred to as the Holy Royal Monastery of St. Catherine at Sinai is a well known monastery situated in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt.
It is one of the Egypt landmarks that can be with Egypt Day trips.
It is preferable not to miss this St. Catherine Monastery tour from Sharm El Sheikh while going on a Sharm El Sheikh trip so that you are well acquainted with the history of the area.
In this Mount Sinai tour from Sharm el sheikh you can be exploring the core area of Sinai Peninsula and experience the rich religion and history of the place. St. Catherine is among the oldest monastic structures still in use with being included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
You can learn more during your Egypt day tours. Admire the contemplated beauty of Saint Catherine Monastery and get a feel of the many historical and spiritual treasures instilled in this magnificent site, especially when taking this Cultural tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Sinai.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
St. Catherine's Monastery
One of the world's oldest Christian monasteries, with an optional Mount Sinai sunrise hike.
The route
2 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Sharm El Sheikh
1
St. Catherine's Monastery
Visit St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the world's oldest Christian monasteries, including the Holy Bush and historic religious buildings set against dramatic mountain scenery. An optional guided tour offers a deeper look at its history and spiritual significance, and adventurous travellers can add an optional hike to the peak of Mount Sinai for sunrise.
The Holy Bush
Historic monastery buildings
Optional Mount Sinai hike
2
Lunch near the monastery
Once the sightseeing ends, lunch is served at a local restaurant near the monastery — included in the tour price — with time to relax before the return journey to Sharm El Sheikh.
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
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- English speaking tour guide.
- All Transfers.
- Lunch at a Local resturan
Not included
- Tips for the guide, driver, crew
- Personal expenses.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 103/ person
2–3 travellers
US$ 63/ person
4–7 travellers
US$ 45/ person
8–15 travellers
US$ 36/ 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 itself are set by the monastery, and your guide will explain them on arrival.
The monastery grounds involve some walking on uneven stone; the optional Mount Sinai hike is strenuous and not suitable for limited mobility.
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
The hike to the summit is optional — let your guide know if you'd like to add it.
Warm layers (desert mornings and evenings get cold), comfortable shoes, and modest clothing for the monastery.
The monastery visit itself is light walking; the optional Mount Sinai hike is a multi-hour climb and considerably more strenuous.
Yes, from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Yes — lunch is served near the monastery before the return journey.
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