Overnight Trip to Saint Catherine Monastery from Cairo
2 days
About this activity
Day 1:
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
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.
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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
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.
Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
- Welcome drink
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan with free WiFi
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Qualified Tour guide
- Entry/Admission - St. Catherine's Monastery
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
60%
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The tour company, Let’s Explore Egypt, did a wonderful job! They are concern of our safety and make sure we are comfortable on a long drive. One makes the trip more wonderful is the tour guide, Michael. He is very knowledgeable, patient and make sure we are all happy in whatever activities we are on. Thank you Viator!
Graet Tour, Awesome driver and Guide.