Mount Moses (Sunrise) & St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab
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About This Experience in Dahab
Why Visit Dahab?
Dahab, Egypt offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Dahab provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Dahab
You can reach Dahab, Egypt by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
- Pick up services from your hotel and return
- Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Museum room ticket
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Food
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
We start at 23:00 in the evening, driving... 7 hours
We start at 23:00 in the evening, driving for 2 hours to the monastery and the mountain. We start climbing the mountain at 01:00 with our guide. We can enjoy looking at the stars while waiting for sunrise time to go up the mountain is 2 and half hours each way. Enjoy an amazing early sunrise over the monastery
After sunrise, we go down the mountain to visit the monastery of St 2 hours
After sunrise, we go down the mountain to visit the monastery of St. Catherine which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world, and also it’s one of the oldest monasteries of Christianity. It’s located in heart of the Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1570 meters in the place where according to the tradition Moses saw the bush on fire which didn’t burn up. The Monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery dates back to the age of the emperor Justinian 6th century. It was the same time of building an enclosure wall surrounding the monastery right now but the monastery was named Saint Catherine at the beginning of the 11th century in honor of saint Catherine, one of the earliest Alexandria Christian martyrs. It contains several monuments like the burning bush seen by Moses and the remarkable Icons Gallery. Then return back to your hotel in Dahab.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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