St. Catherine Tour from Sharm El-Sheikh

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Duration:12 hours (approx.)
Location: Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea

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Enjoy St.Catherine's Monastery Tours From Sharm El Sheikh. Starting from Sharm El Sheikh Visiting St. Catherine monastery which located between the St. Catherine's mounts and Moses Mountain.

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Location: It lies in the foothills of Moses Mountain 5012 feet above sea level. Set beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. Who built it? It is built by Emperor Justinian for himself and his wife. Overview: The Monastery was named after St. Catherine (the daughter of Kistery) who was tortured to death by her father for she succeed in converting 50 of his followers to Christianity in 307 AD. Saint Catherine's Monastery has been one of the world's great centers of religious pilgrimage for over 15 centuries. Within its imposing wall resets a citadel like no other, incredibly rich in important religious and historical structure. Among its treasures is a library of ancient manuscripts and icons second only to the Vatican's itself, and a 6th century church reputed to lie directly on the side of the Burning Bush. Quite simply, the monastery is a defining feature of the Holy Land. The Monastery's Library consists of the largest and most important of its type in the world, the library contains a rich collection of 4,500 manuscripts, mainly Greek, but also Arabic, Coptic, Syriac, Slavonic and others.In addition to the manuscripts, the Library contains a considerable number of printed books. About 5,000 of these are old editions, some of which date from the earlier days of the art pf printing. Inside the church there is El-Mouta church (the church of the dead). Ther are also 6 wells, 4 springs and a large garden rich in fruit trees of different kinds and two mills According to the old beliefs, angels took her remain to Mount Sinai, and then around the year 800, monks from the Sinai Monastery found her remains. Reference: (Egypt Tourist Guide) 16th edition (Best of Egypt) Volume III
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What sprang up during the 1960’s as a hippie hangout along the Red Sea has grown into a thriving beach community that offers easy access to some of the best diving location in the world. Dahab, a coastal village in the middle of the eastern shore of Sinai, is now a booming diving community. It offers a range of accommodations from hostels for budget travelers to luxurious full service resorts. All of this is located right on the water, tucked between the purple mountains of Sinai’s interior and the crystal waters of the Gulf of Aqaba with the shadowy mountains of Saudi Arabia visible across the water in the distance. In the central part of Dahab there is a well-established strip of restaurants and hotels the allow travelers to lounge by the water while enjoying the full restaurant service. Further north the vibe is more relaxed and less developed and a few miles out of town in either direction are resorts offering more exclusive privacy. All of these places organize trips to the many impressive diving and snorkeling locations nearby. Through any of the hotels or countless tourism shops, it is easy to organized diving trips or safari trips into Sinai’s interior. Quad bike excursions, camel rides, and day trips to St. Katherine and Mount Sinai deep in the middle of the peninsula are all popular. About 60 kilometers north of Dahab is the town of Nuweiba, which is even more low-key. Most of the accommodations here consist of simple huts on the beach with a restaurant nearby. They provide the ultimate in relaxation and also the easiest access to excursions to Sinai’s interior. There is also ferry that leaves from Nuweiba twice daily making the trip across to Aqaba in Jordan and back.

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Posted By : dmellofamily
This is the first time I have written a review, but after the amazing day spent with our tour guide, Mahmoud Elbelbisi,
I have decided to do so.
He is a must have if visiting St. Catharine Monastery and the Colored Canyon , he explained all the details with good storytelling style and is a very knowledgeable guide. We could not have asked for anyone better to make this trip unforgettable.
Thank you and for Memphis Tours for doing a great job organizing everything.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 13:49:44

Posted By : forest149
Had a great day out with our lovely Guide Engy, she was very knowledgable and friendly and took us up to the monastery. Do not be put off by the extra security on the trip, it didn’t interfere or spoil the day, I’m sure it’s just there to cover insurance etc. At know point did we feel uneasy. Thoroughly recommend a tour with her
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Posted On : 2023-11-24 09:57:02

Posted By : L3372IAsallys
Monastery set against amazing mountain landscape. Its history, significance & Unesco status makes the long journey worthwhile. Hanfy the guide was lively & knowledgeable, sharing so many facts & anecdotes about the site that kept us entertained. His passion for the monastery was infectious. Lunch at Dahab was generous & scrumptious. As we were tired but wanted to pick some stones from the rocky plains, he stopped & helped picked up some for us.
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Posted On : 2023-09-29 23:39:59

Posted By : btigremaia
Our tour was perfect. The drive was pleasant throughout the whole tour, and our guide was amazing! Mahmoud knows a lot about History and his explanations were always super complete and interesting. Visiting the Monastery was a dream come true for us, if you visit, don’t miss out the icons gallery, with some of the most important arts in the world. It was an incredible and unforgettable tour, thank you Memphis team!
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Posted On : 2023-09-08 07:52:59

Posted By : W5867MUmarial
We enjoyed our tour so much with Memphis Tours! We had a blast and learned so much about the history of the monastery and even its surroundings. Our tour guide, Engy, is amazing, kind, and so knowledgeable. She not only told us about St. Katherine’s history, but also about Sharm El Sheikh and Egypt in general (from the pharaohs until now). 100% recommend!!! 🙌🏽
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Posted On : 2023-02-16 06:27:59

Posted By : LVmagictheater
Our tour was excellent! We had Engy she was very helpful and informative about everything the whole way. The whole team was polite and professional We highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2022-12-10 08:14:44

Posted By : 21brid
The history and beauty of St. Catherine's Monastery was worth the trip. My guide Engy Samir, was great, she was very knowledgeable about the area and knew her way around the monastery. She was great at pointing out different aspects that I might have missed if I was touring on my own.
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Posted On : 2022-05-15 03:30:02

Posted By : Pierre_D
Saint Catherine's monastery tour was exceptional, with a short stop in Dahab.
One regret : I visited it on a Friday (when the monastery is only open during one hour instead of 2.5 the rest of the week).
A global remark : the price of the tour is quite expensive for a family but there is less possibilities to do it by your self.

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Posted On : 2022-02-07 04:35:34

Posted By : Liblovestravel
Amazing guide, super passionate about what he does thank you Mamoud!! Unbelievable scenery and nice transport car…having a private van and guide what an amazing luxury! We loved it thank you Memphis Tours!!
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Posted On : 2022-01-18 17:07:30

Posted By : 39joaquins
The visit to St Catherine´s was very interesting. A place with a lot of history and very spiritual.
The Mahmoud guide is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
The included food is very good in an incredible place.
The tour is highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2022-01-13 09:38:17