Trip to St. Catherine Monastery from Cairo

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Trip to St. Catherine Monastery From Cairo

Embark on a memorable 2-day journey from Cairo to St. Catherine Monastery, situated at the foot of Mount Sinai. This trip blends historical exploration, spiritual discovery, and breathtaking beauty. As one of the oldest Christian monasteries, St. Catherine’s features a rich history and stunning architecture, making it a must-visit for travelers and pilgrims. During your adventure, explore ancient manuscripts and icons, hike the scenic Sinai trails, and soak in the tranquility of this sacred site. Join us to uncover the wonders of St. Catherine Monastery, where history, faith, and nature converge!

Tour Highlights

Sinai Mountain
St Catherine Monastery

Tour Inclusions

The service of pick up from your hotel and return.
1 night accommodation at a hotel in St. Catherine based on B.B.
Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
A modern private air-conditioned vehicle for your trip.
Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
1 breakfast + 1 lunch.
Bottled water on the vehicle.
All charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

Tipping.
Egypt entry visa.
Any optional tours.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Cairo to St Catherine Sinai

“Egypt Fun Tours” will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and then drive you for around 6 hours by a private deluxe A/C vehicle to St. Catherine. Upon arrival, check in at a hotel to relax and spend the night.

Day 2: Trip to St Catherine Monastery/Back to Cairo

By 02:00 am in the very early morning, you’ll be taken from your hotel to visit:

Sinai Mountain

You will meet your Bedouin guide, who will assist you in climbing this significant mountain. Mount Sinai is the place where Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments from God, and you will attend the impressive scenes of sunrise and many more of the charming natural appearances on the top of Mount Sinai.

You will go down the mountain by 7:00 am, then you will be transferred to witness:

St Catherine Monastery

It was one of the greatest centers of pilgrimage in the world for more than 15 centuries. The monastery was established to honor St. Catherine, who succeeded in converting 50 of her father’s followers, and as a result, she was tortured till death.

After that, you’ll return to your hotel to have breakfast and then drive to Cairo to end your trip to St Catherine from Cairo.

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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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