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st catharine
its really fun experince, the guide and driver was so nice to us. we will back for sure
St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh
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At a glance
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Price from
- $150 / person
- Location
- Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 89 reviews
- Languages
- AR, EN, IT
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sharm Smile Tour
Description
St. Catherine city has a high spiritual significance as a result of its location near Moses Mountain. Enjoy the Beautiful landscape all the way from Sharm El Sheikh and visit the oldest monastery in the world! St. Catherine's Monastery lies on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai in St. Catherine's City. The monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. The monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I, enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush ordered to be built by St. Helen, the mother of Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush; the living bush on the grounds is purportedly the original. It is also referred to as "St. Helen's Chapel". The site is sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Sat
- Start times
- 6:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12–80)
- $150
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $45
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $270.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
St. Catherine's Monastery lies on the Sinai Peninsula, at the mouth of a gorge at the foot of Mount Sinai in St. Catherine's City. The monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. The monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I, enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush ordered to be built by St. Helen, the mother of Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the burning bush; the living bush on the grounds is purportedly the original. It is also referred to as "St. Helen's Chapel". The site is sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. You will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 7.00am (exact details will be confirmed locally) by an A/C van, then head to St. Catherine City on the 230 Kilometers drive of two and half hours. Inside the monastery you will see the Burning Bush, Moses well (where Moses met his wife) & the Transfiguration Church. Then you will take free time if you would like to climb up one of the surrounding mountains to take a panoramic view for the whole monastery.
Then you will drive back to Dahab City (Dahab is one of the beautiful cities in South Sinai, it is far from Sharm about 100 km) to take your lunch at a sea front restaurant and you will have the chance to do some shopping as Dahab is the biggest shopping area in South Sinai, where you will get the chance to purchase different kinds of souvenirs. Finally you will drive back to Sharm el-Sheikh.
What's included
Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Personal expenses
Drinks at the restaurant during the lunch.
Tipping
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all travelers from any place in Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
89 reviews
How it compares in Sharm el Sheikh
- Rated higher than 85% of 220 reviewed tours in Sharm el Sheikh
- Starting price $150 is 100% above the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Sharm el Sheikh
Excurgo comparison of 1,047 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh take?
St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh cost?
Prices start at $150 per person for this Sharm el Sheikh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $270. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, starting at 6:00 AM.
How much does St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $45, adults from $150. Infants go free.
Can I cancel St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up all travelers from any place in Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab. Pickup points include Ocean Club Sharm EL Sheikh, The Grand Hotel Sharm El Sheikh.
What languages is St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh offered in?
The experience is available in AR, EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 89 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sharm Smile Tour.
Reviews(89)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Splendid trip
Our trip to Saint Catherine's Monastery was splendid; we enjoyed every single moment. Our guide was impeccable and made our experience even better; we really appreciated his kindness and professionalism. Excellent organization. THANK YOU
G
Beautiful trip
Our trip to the Saint Catherine Monastery was splendid; we appreciated every single moment. Our guide Hassan was impeccable; he made our experience even better, and we really appreciated his kindness and professionalism. Thank you!
5
Saint Catherine private tour August 2026
We did a private tour to Saint Catherine Monastery. It was well organized and the driver and guide were great. Would recommend this tour if you are hoping to visit the site!
R
Saint Catherine Monastery
Very good driver and very good guide. To be recommended. Nice view monastery from slope mountain.
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Private tour to Sinai
I contacted the agency for a private tour to Saint Catherine Monastery in Sinai. From the first email, everything was perfect, great communication and wonderful people. Our guide, Mister Mohamed, was very well informed, very professional, great on storytelling, with deep local knowledge. And our driver, Mister Ragab, who also picked us up from the airport and took us there, was so kind, always with a calm smile on his face. They both made us feel very welcomed, like friends, not customers and they offered us a memorable day . Our 2 years old daughter loved them, they made her feel special. Thank you both so much! 🌞
R
Saint Catherine Monastery
Very good driver and very good guide. Beautiful view of the monastery from nearby mountainside.
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Great tour - loved it
It's one-time in life experience!! Really amazing and I highly recommend it! We were picked up at the hotel at 8pm and around 11pm we were close to the monastery. We were hiking until approx. 3am and then waited for sunrise on the mountain. There were camiles to rent, blankets, hot chocolate, tea and coffee. After sunrise, we came back from the mountain around 8am and visited St. Catherine monastery. It's a must thing to do if you are visiting Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab city. One of the most exciting and the best experiences in my life!!
L
Private trip and your from Sharm to UNESCO St Catherine monastery gll, guided by the excellent Nabil and with smooth and safe dr
Reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, great experience.
E
Great excursion to St Catherine
Communication with Sharm Smile is easy, the interlocutors very responsive and anxious to do well. Superb excursion to St Catherine's Monastery, with a serious driver and a friendly guide (Abdul), interesting, open and not counting his time. In a word: top!
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