DAY TOUR TO ST.CATHERINE'S MONASTERY AND THE BLUE HOLE FROM SHARM EL SHEIKH PORT

Day tour to St.Catherine's Monastery and the blue hole in from Sharm El Sheikh

 

You will be picked up from Sharm El Sheikh port  by a private car and then drive to St.Catherine 
                                                                                                                        
Then visit St. Catherine's Monastery, too. Your entrance ticket and a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed monastery are part of the package.

which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world. The monastery was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, St Catherine, who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith.

A light lunch will be served during the tour .  

Then ride along the coast to the Blue Hole, a renowned spot for diving and snorkeling 10 kilometers north of Dahab on the east coast of the Sinai Peninsula on the Gulf of Aqaba. Let the stress of the everyday float away as you immerse yourself in this relaxing environment. Enjoy incredible views under the water; immerse yourself in this unique world and watch the countless colorful fish and vibrant coral reefs up close or relax on the sand in the sun. 

      

 

Inclusions:

• Transfer to/from the port in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Tour guide
• Lunch
• Drink
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees

Exclusions:

• Drinks in the restaurant
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Snorkel equipment
• National Par fees ( 10 $)

Please remember to bring:

• Please do not touch the corals or sea urchins
• Please bring the following:
• Photo equipment
• Sunglasses

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 How do I get to St Catherine's monastery?

Most visitors travel by tour bus from Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab to Saint Catherine's Monastery. This is the simplest option. However, you must be ready to travel in a large group. A common addition to tour bus excursions is climbing Mount Sinai.D

What are some fun facts about St Catherine's monastery?

Christian traditions

The monastery was built around the location of what is traditionally considered to be the place of the burning bush seen by the prophet Moses. Saint Catherine's monastery also encloses the "Well of Moses", where Moses is said to have met his future wife, Zipporah.

Can you walk to St Catherine's Island?

There are 74 steps from the beach to top of the Island approximately 28 mtrs above sea level and a inclined pathway (with uneven coble type stone and intermitant rock and soil surface which lead to three fabricated steel steps 25cm high and 100 cm wide and a galvanised steel bridge ( 10 mtrs in length by 81cm width) ...