St.Catherine Monastery and its library has the largest religious collection next to the Vatican only. It was built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, although there was already a church at the site of the Burning Bush erected by the Empress Helena in 330 AD. .

Byzantine Orthodox monasticism has even earlier roots, and the area is sacred to all three religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

The monastery was under the protection of the Prophet Mohammed, Arab and Turkish leaders and Napoleon, which helped to preserve it virtually undamaged. In the walled compound there is a Fatimid mosque built next to the Orthodox church, a rare coexistence of religions in today's World.

Tour Information

Pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh by air-conditioned around 07:00 am..

Drive to St.Catherine’s Monastery through the amazing scenery of the rocky desert of the Sinai with its natural colors and beautiful rock formations.

(It takes about 2 hours and half)

St. Catherine’s Monastery

#1. In The Monastery

The Greek Orthodox St. Catherine’s Monastery, which located at the foot of Mount Sinai are at about 1585 meter high above sea level, it is one of the oldest monasteries in Christendom.

This place is at the same time a place where the Islamic, Christian and Jewish cultural history touch each other.

There are more than 20 monks still living In the monastery and worship regularly.

The library of the monastery is probably the oldest existing Christian library. It contains over 6,000 manuscripts in various languages, including 3,000 from the ancient world, and some of them are older than the monastery itself, a collection that is surpassed in size only by the Vatican library..

#2. Basilica ‘Main Church’

Belongs to the 6th century, with its famous mosaic which represents the Transfiguration of Jesus. It is probably the oldest and one of the most beautiful mosaics of the eastern churches.

#3. Moses Well

Where, according to tradition, the Prophet Moses met the daughters of the Prophet Jethro.

#4. Burning Bush

The bush, where according to tradition the God has spoken to the prophet Moses, as mentioned in the Bible. The bush is still alive and blooms, since the time of the Prophet Moses.

The visit of the museum of the St. Catherine’s monastery is optional and not included in the price.

#5. Dahab City

The town of Dahab has a beautiful promenade along the Gulf of Aqaba. Dahab is also considered as the largest shopping area in South Sinai. You can Stroll along the promenade and take advantage of the opportunity to buy nice souvenirs.

#6. Lunch Time

You will enjoy a delicious lunch served in a nice restaurant in the small City of Dahab..

#7. Back to Sharm-el-Sheikh

We will drive back to Sharm El Sheikh, arriving back at your hotel.