Monastery of Saint Catherine trip

Driving from Sharm Elsheikh to the monastery

* Early morning tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to discover the top highlights of Sinai desert with its amazing mountains and nature as it takes around 3 hours driving from Sharm to St. Catherine monastery

Visiting St. Catherine monastery

* Upon arrival to Saint Catherine monastery, your guide will explain it and also you will have more free time to discover this magnificent place by your self which is located in heart of Sinai, where Moses received the tables of the law with the ten commandments inscribed.

* The monastery is home to the world’s oldest continually operating library, which contains about 6,000 manuscripts in various languages, including Greek, Arabic, Syriac, Georgian, and Coptic. Some of the manuscripts are very rare or unique, such as the Codex Sinaiticus, one of the oldest copies of the Bible, and the Syriac Sinaiticus, a 4th century translation of the Gospels.

* The monastery dates back to the 6th century. it was named Saint Catherine at the beginning of the 11th century in honor of Saint Catherine, one of the earliest Alexandria Christians martyrs ,inside the monastery there are many special things like Moses well , the burning bush , the skulls room , a medieval masque , and one of the oldest churches on earth .

Moving to Dahab city

*After finishing the visit to the monastery the guide will escort you to Dahab city which is an mazing quite resort by the red sea to explore the fabulous nature and getting lunch there then getting back to Sharm Elsheikh.

FAQs

How long does it take to get to St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh?

The distance between Sharm El Sheikh and St. Catherine’s Monastery is about 220 kilometers, which takes almost 3 hours by car.

What should I wear and bring when visiting St. Catherine’s Monastery?

St. Catherine’s Monastery is a sacred place for many religions, so it is better if you dress modestly and respectfully. You should cover your shoulders, knees, and avoid wearing shorts, skirts, sleeveless shirts,