St. Catherine's Monastery: Sacred Tours & Experiences

Step into history at St. Catherine's Monastery, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai. Embark on a spiritual journey to witness the legendary Burning Bush, explore ancient religious icons, and marvel at centuries of Christian heritage. Whether you choose a guided historical tour, a sunrise hike up Moses Mountain, or a private cultural excursion, our curated experiences offer unparalleled access to this sacred sanctuary. Discover the profound peace and awe-inspiring architecture of one of the world's oldest working Christian monasteries. Book your unforgettable adventure today!

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At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$49–$211 typical

Median price is $65, with a full range of $30–$372

Rating

Rating

4.27★ average

Based on 486 pooled reviews with ~73% positive sentiment

Tour Length

Tour Length

8.1–17.9 hours

Median duration is 12 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Religious & Sightseeing

87% of options are religious themed, 67% are sightseeing tours

Key Features

Key Features

Private & Flexible

35% are private tours, 67% offer free cancellation

Languages

Languages

8 languages available

Includes English, Arabic, Italian, Russian, German, Spanish, French, and Japanese

52 Products

St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh
12 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$150
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St Catherine Monastery Tour From Sharm El Sheikh
Summary

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 foo...

Exclusions
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks at the restaurant during the lunch.
  • Tipping
Itinerary
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

St. Catherine Tour from Sharm El-Sheikh
12 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$180
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St. Catherine Tour from Sharm El-Sheikh
Summary

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.

Inclusions
  • All transfers by air conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Mineral Water and soft drinks(One Coke Soft Drinks) on board the vehicle
  • Lunch in Dahab
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pick up service from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
  • Entrance fees to St. Catherine
Exclusions
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal spending / Tipping
  • Optional activities
Itinerary
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
  • Dahab
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike, St. Catherine Monastery, From Sharm
$27
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Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike, St. Catherine Monastery, From Sharm
Summary

Embark on an unforgettable day trip with a late-evening hotel pickup from Sharm El Sheikh, followed by a comfortable coach transfer to Mount Sinai. Begin a nighttime climb to the summit, ascending approximately 750 steps to reach the top in time to witness a breathtaking sunrise. After descending, v...

Inclusions
  • Tour guide
  • Bedouin guide accompanying the climb to the summit
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water per person
Itinerary
  • Sharm El Sheikh
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
  • Mount Sinai
  • Sharm El Sheikh
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Tour guide provides full briefing before the climb. Local Bedouin mountain guide leads travelers safely to the summit as part of the standard experience.
Cancellation Policy

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

holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery
$30
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holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery
Summary

Mount Sinai (or Mount Moses) is the most famous mountain in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. According to the Bible, God appeared to Moses on this mountain and gave the Ten Commandments. On this mountain there is also the Monastery of St Catherine. It is located at an altitude of 1570 meters in the val...

Inclusions
  • flash lights for night lighting
  • Stop to buy holy icons in Saint Catherine
  • visit monastery St. Catherine 30 MIN
  • Accompanying guide throughout the trip
Exclusions
  • Entrance Fees of national park of St. Catherine
Itinerary
  • Dahab
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
  • Saint Catherine
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Full-Day Hike Tour at St. Catherine's Monastery
$30
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Full-Day Hike Tour at St. Catherine's Monastery
Summary

This hike isn’t just about stunning views; it’s about experiencing history and spirituality. We'll start the overnight hike up Moses Mountain, where it’s said that Moses received the Ten Commandments. Reaching the summit just in time for sunrise, and be amazed by the awe-inspiring views of the Sin...

Inclusions
  • Tour Guide
Itinerary
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
  • Mount Sinai
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

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

Mount Sinai and Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El-Sheikh
$30
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Mount Sinai and Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El-Sheikh
Summary

The tour starts at 20:00 from the hotel in Sharm and takes about 3 hours by coach to reach Moses Mountain. The climb to the top of Mount Sinai starts at night and takes about 750 steps to reach the summit. It takes around 4 hours. At the summit, you can enjoy the panoramic view of sunrise. After we ...

Inclusions
  • Professional speaking guide
  • permissions
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
  • Camel ride (Optional around 10$)
Itinerary
  • Sharm El Sheikh
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
  • Mount Sinai
  • Sharm El Sheikh
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

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

St-Catherine Monastery & Moses' Mountain From Sharm El Sheikh
$160
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St-Catherine Monastery & Moses' Mountain From Sharm El Sheikh
Summary

Experience History with St-Catherine Monastery & Moses' Mountain Excursion – Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Egypt with this expert-guided tour from Sharm El Sheikh to the fabled St-Catherine Monastery and Moses' Mountain. The ancient Monastery nestled at the foothills of the mountain offer...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Local Guide at Mount Sinai
  • Bottle Water
Exclusions
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping
Itinerary
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Sunrise at Mt.Sinai and St.Catherine monastery.
18 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$48
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Sunrise at Mt.Sinai and St.Catherine monastery.
Summary

It's a unique experience to follow the biblical history of the sacred mountain, where it’s believed Moses received the Ten Commandments. Climbing to the summit (2285mt) to watch a spectacular sunrise is worth the tough efforts you do. ⠀ After you meet sunrise at the mount top, the group goes to the ...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
Exclusions
  • Food&Drink
  • Camel ride
Itinerary
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
  • Mount Sinai
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

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

Sunrise at Mount Sinai & St. Catherine monastery from Sharm el Sheikh
$55
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Sunrise at Mount Sinai & St. Catherine monastery from Sharm el Sheikh
Summary

Enjoy an amazing breathtaking journey to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s monastery, and visit one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, St. Catherine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the world’s oldest working Christian monastery, built around the site of the Burning Bush. After starti...

Inclusions
  • English speaking guide
  • Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
  • Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
  • Pick up services from your hotel and return
  • All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees to Museum room ticket
  • Camel ride
  • Tipping
Itinerary
  • Mount Sinai
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
Good to know
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Moses, Sinai Mount & St Catherine Monastery Tour from Sharm
$36
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Moses, Sinai Mount & St Catherine Monastery Tour from Sharm
Summary

Embark on a captivating journey starting move at 8:30 PM from your Sharm hotel. A scenic 4-hour coach ride will lead us to the base of Moses Mountain, where an enchanting night climb of around 750 steps awaits. In about 5 hours, you'll stand atop Mount Sinai's summit, greeted by the breathtaking sun...

Inclusions
  • Professional speaking guide
  • Professional Bedouin Guide during climbing up the mountain.
Exclusions
  • Entrance fee to St. Catherine National Park.
  • Camel ride (Optional around 15$)
  • Catherine Monastery Musuam / library (Optional around 5$)
Itinerary
  • Sharm El Sheikh
  • Mount Sinai
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery
  • Saint Catherine
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

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