Saint Catherine's Monastery And Half Day Tour From Dahab
Saint Catherine's Monastery And Half Day Tour From Dahab
Saint Catherine's Monastery And Half Day Tour From Dahab
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Highlights
Visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and also it’s one of the oldest monasteries of Christianity. It’s located in heart of the Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1570 meters in the place where according to the tradition Moses saw the bush on fire which didn’t burn up. The Monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains several monuments like the burning bush seen by Moses and the remarkable Icons Gallery.
The half-day tour departs from Dahab at 8:00 am, giving you a chance to explore the Monastery’s incredible architecture, a beautiful chapel, historic icons, and ancient artwork. After taking your time to learn about this unique place.
You will head back to Dahab at 14.00.
You will be picked up from Gaz Station Near Shoping Market Name Is { Take 5 } in the morning. Drinks are available to buy on site.
Itinerary
Take 5
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedPick Up From Gaz Station Near Shoping Market Name Is { Take 5 }.St. Catherine's Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedYou will be transferred to St. Catherine and visit the St. Catherine monastery, which is the oldest monastery of Christianity. It is situated 220 km northwest of Sharm el-Sheikh and located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount. It is an Orthodox Greek monastery within its amazing walls rests a citadel like no other, it is incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures. Among its treasures is the Museum of St. Catherine with icons attributed to the painter Angelos, one of the most famous artists of the 15th century, or to his peers, as well as all six icons by Michael Damaskinos, which are considered among the most important works of the Cretan School of the16th century.Dahab
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfterward, we will head to Dahab, the Flower Power City at the Red Sea, for a city and shopping tour. At a local restaurant, we will have lunch and then we will drive you back to your Place in Dahab
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Sun Tours Egypt
GBP 31.33
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