St. Catherine’s Monastery

Journey 135 miles inland through the rugged desert to the foothills of Mount Sinai and discover St. Catherine's Monastery. This Greek Orthodox holy place is the oldest Christian monastery in the world, dating back to the prophet Moses and the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. You’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the monastery. Arriving at St. Catherine’s you'll have a guided tour that includes viewing what is believed to be Moses' Burning Bush. You will visit Emperor Justinian’s sixth century church, see the Mosaic of Transfiguration, the Chapel of the Burning Bush, the Icons Gallery, Jethro’s well and the Monastery's Museum. Depart from the monastery for the village of Dahab on the gulf of Aqaba where a delicious lunch buffet will be served for your enjoyment at one of the leading resorts of the area. On the return to Sharm El Sheikh.