The tour starts early in the morning with a trip to Saint Catherine Monastery, where you will see the Burning Bush, Moses’ Spring, and ancient relics. After sightseeing, there will be time for a walk and photos. Next, the route leads to the resort town of Dahab, where lunch by the sea and shopping await. In the evening, the group returns to Sharm El-Sheikh.
Экскурсия начинается ранним утром с поездки к монастырю Святой Екатерины, где вы увидите Неопалимую Купину, источник Моисея и древние святыни. После осмотра у вас будет время для прогулки и фотографий. Далее маршрут ведет в курортный город Дахаб, где вас ждет обед у моря и шопинг. Вечером группа возвращается в Шарм-эль-Шейх.
Please remember you are visiting holy places; clothing must be appropriate.
The monastery is closed if the visit day falls on a Christian holiday.
Check the weather forecast before the trip.
05:30 – Departure from hotels. The 280 km drive takes 3 hours. 07:00 – 20-minute stop on the way for rest, tea, and restroom (drinks at additional cost). 09:00 – At the monastery, we will see the Burning Bush, the Spring of Moses, the chapel, and the relics of Saint Catherine (depending on monks’ permission). 11:30 – After sightseeing, the guide gives 45 minutes of free time for walking and photography. 12:00 – Departure from the monastery to the town of Dahab. 14:00 – Lunch in Dahab at a seaside restaurant with views of Saudi Arabia. 15:30 – Shopping and souvenir purchase in Dahab (45 minutes), then return to Sharm El-Sheikh. 17:00 – Return to Sharm El-Sheikh.
Monastery tour: viewing ancient icons, frescoes, the Burning Bush, the Old Refectory, Moses’ Well, the Transfiguration Basilica, chapel, crypt, and old cemetery.
Participation in the service and blessing from the monastery abbot.
Lunch.
Stop in Dahab.
Transportation service.
Monastery entrance tickets.
Russian-speaking guide.
Passport.
Comfortable clothing and shoes, hat, sunglasses.
Lunch box (pre-ordered at hotel reception).
Money for personal expenses, gifts, and souvenirs.
Phone or camera.
Drinks.
Warm clothing (winter season).
Entrance to the icon museum;
Drinks;
Personal expenses.