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Excursion to Mosesberg and Kathrinen Monastery from Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
From 15 hours to 17 hours
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History
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What You Will Do
Climb Mount Moses and experience a sensational sunrise. visit the Catherine Monastery, nestled in mountain valleys, which is considered the oldest working Christian monastery and the smallest diocese in the world. In addition to the Vatican, this monastery also has the world's most valuable archive of Christian religious manuscripts. Your efforts will be rewarded by the magnificent sunrise over the mountains of the Sinai. After an easier descent, visit The Kathrinen Monastery with its mosaics, world-famous icon collection and art treasures. Then return to Sharm el Sheikh and transfer to the booked hotel in Sharm El Sheik
What's Included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Air-conditioned vehicle soft drinks
What's Not Included?
- All services not mentioned in the description.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Sharm El Sheikh
8 hours
You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and will take a 3-hour drive to the foot of Mount Moses. There you have the opportunity to refresh yourself or have a coffee. Afterwards, the approximately 3.5-hour ascent to the top of Mosesberg begins. It is possible to cover part of the route on the back of a camel (for a fee). The last 700 steps have to be done on foot. At the summit you have an incredible view of the sunrise over the Sinai mountains. After the descent you visit the Catherine Monastery, which is embedded in mountain valleys, which is considered the oldest working Christian monastery and the smallest diocese in the world. In addition to the Vatican, this monastery also has the world's most valuable archive of Christian religious manuscripts. Your efforts will be rewarded by the magnificent sunrise over the mountains of the Sinai. After an easier descent, visit The Kathrinen Monastery with its mosaics, world-famous icon collection and art treasures. Then return to Sharm el Sheikh and transfer to the booked hotel in Sharm El Sheik
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Book Tour Egypt.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guide Options
- Guide - Arabic
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish
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