Tours/Dahab/Saint Catherine's Monastery half-day Tour with Lunch from Dahab
Saint Catherine's Monastery half-day Tour with Lunch from Dahab
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At a glance
Duration
6 hours
Price from
$70 / person
Location
Dahab, Egypt
Rating
3.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 14
Cancellation
See policy below
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Dahab Safari Day Tours
Description
St. Catherine’s Monastery is the smallest dioceses and the oldest Christian Monastery in the world still in use and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It also houses a rich collection of icons and precious manuscripts. The tour starts from Dahab in the morning and you will spend about half day in this unique historic place.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Sat
Start times
8:00 AM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 4–80)
$70
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $90.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Saint Catherine's Monastery half-day Tour with Lunch from Dahab
Pickup included
Itinerary
Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
Admission included360 min
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. After that you have lunch in dahab
You will head back to Dahab at 14.00.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
Pick up services from your hotel and return
All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
Bedouin guide
Not included
Gratuities
Museum room ticket.
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from all hotels in Dahab
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Dahab
No. 18 by number of reviews among 103 tours in Dahab
Starting price $70 is close to the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Dahab
Excurgo comparison of 103 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Saint Catherine's Monastery half-day Tour with Lunch from Dahab lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $70 per person for this Dahab experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $90. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, starting at 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from all hotels in Dahab Pickup points include Sababa hotel Dahab, New Dahab Bay hotel.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Dahab Safari Day Tours.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Susan_F
June 25, 2026 · via Viator
St Catherine's. Living history
This is an amazing place to visit. So much history to be apart of. We travelled all the way from New Zealand to see and be part of this place. Remember to wear long pants or dress to cover your knees and also cover your shoulders. We had the best guide, a local Bedouin man who was great at explaining different parts of the monastery over time.
Our driver was good and the van was air conditioned.
Sadly we were not provided a few things that were advertised in the tour.
Firstly they changed the day of the tour, which we were not advised about
Secondly the water and lunch were not provided, which was a shame. This was one of the reasons for choosing this tour. Remember to bring your own water.
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Atif_F
April 24, 2026 · via Viator
St Catherine
Average or below average in everything. Transport car was old and uncomfortable. Guide was a nice guy but not knowledgeable about the history of the place. Lunch wasn't as expected, we were offered a sandwich from a small shop. We were not sure how good the food would be.
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Roger_V
September 13, 2023 · via Viator
History and Religion
Lovely drive from Dahab.
Enjoyed visiting the shrine and its history.
The musium is worth the $2.
Good contact from Hussan at the local tour company.
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