Overnight Trip to Saint Catherine Monastery from Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Enjoy this overnight trip to Saint Catherine monastery from Cairo and see the most famous places from the book of Exodus. On your way there, you will pass near Moses springs where the prophet Moses took his family and created a miracle, also known as parting of the Red Sea. You will arrive to the oldest and highest mountain in Egypt. See the burning bush inside the monastery. You will also be able to climb up to the Moses Mountain where he received the Ten Commandments.
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo - Saint Catherine
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Meet your guide in your hotel at the lobby (they will be holding a sign with your name). You will then head to Saint Catherine. On the way you will travel under the Suez Canal which is the famous canal between Africa and Asia. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and finally arrive to St. Catherine area. Then check in your hotel and have some rest. Dinner is included
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: your Hotel in Saint Catherine
Day 2: saint Catherine - Cairo
Stop At: Saint Catherine, Saint Catherine, Red Sea and Sinai
Day 2:
At 2am you will have to get ready to climb the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, accompanied by a local Bedouin guide. Once you descend, you will meet your guide who will give you a guided tour of the monastery and then show you the burning bush. Afterwards you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- 1x Lunch
Exclusions
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A moderate amount of walking is involved - please bring comfortable walking shoes
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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