Saint Catherine Monastery Tour from Eilat(Sinai)

Overview

Available languages

English

13 hours

Mobile ticket

After we pick you up from Eilat hotels we start the morning driving through the Sinai Desert en route to Saint Catherine.

Arriving at St. Catherine, we will visit the famous St. Catherine’s Monastery, including the Church, dated back to the 6th Century , “The Burning Bush,"and “Jethros' Well." The St. Catherine's Monastery is located 1500 meters up the mountain. The monastery is one of the oldest working monasteries in the world today.

As you travel via road transportation to Mount Sinai. Mount Sinai is the holy mountain that is very sacred to many religions. It is the mountain that is said to be the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

After lunch in a tourism class restaurant, we will drive back to Eilat, stopping by a few interesting sites including resort of Nuweiba along the Red Sea on the way, depending on the remaining time.

Return to Taba Border & Eilat Hotels.

* Minimum 3 participants.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transfer from airport or hotel to Taba border with our professional team

Return transport from border to destination of departure.

Transport in our newest models of air-conditioned vehicles

Lunch at a local authentic restaurant.

English-speaking tour guide.

Health insurance

All kinds of drinks.

Border tax: 30 USD (Israeli) and 26 USD(Egypt) = total 56 USD. Paid in cash.

Minimum 3 participants.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Eilat

6:30 am Pick-up from your hotel in Eilat and transport to Taba Border.

Admission Not Applicable

Saint Catherine

07:30 am Meet our assistant at Taba Border, drive directly to St. Catherine 09:30 Visit the monastery & garden, including skull room. 13:00 Lunch at Hotel Restaurant 17:00 Drive back to Taba Border, with free time at the beach. 19:00 Arrival at border and return to Israeli territory with assistance from our team and transport back to destination hotels in Eilat.

12 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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