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Shore excursion

St. Catherine Monastery from Sharm Port

From $90 per person
Duration
Full day
Runs
Every Day
Type
Private, just your group
Booking
Confirmed within 24 hours
Places
Sharm El Sheikh

Overview

From the cruise port in Sharm El Sheikh: a private tour of St. Catherine, timed around your ship, with pickup at the port and a back-on-board guarantee.

Step 1: Early Morning Departure (06:00 AM – 06:30 AM)

  • Meet your private driver and licensed tour guide directly outside the disembarkation terminal at Sharm El Sheikh Port.
  • Travel northwest through the rugged granite mountain passes of Sinai.

Step 2: St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour (1.5 to 2 Hours)

  • The Burning Bush: View the living botanical specimen revered as the Biblical Burning Bush where Moses encountered God.
  • The Transfiguration Basilica (Catholicon): Walk inside the 6th-century Justinian church featuring historic mosaic walls, wooden carved doors, and ancient oil lamps.
  • Icon & Antiquities Museum: View priceless early Christian encaustic icons, sacred liturgical treasures, and historical manuscripts (including copies of royal protection decrees).
  • Moses' Well & Monastic Courtyards: Explore the granite stone precinct, wellheads, and bell towers surrounding the living monastic quarters.

Step 3: Scenic Transit to Dahab (1 Hour)

  • Descend the Sinai mountain range down toward the Gulf of Aqaba coast to the seaside town of Dahab.

Step 4: Red Sea Lunch (1 to 1.5 Hours)

  • Enjoy a seafood or Egyptian mixed-grill lunch at a waterfront restaurant along the Dahab promenade overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba.

Step 5: Direct Return Drive to Sharm Port

  • Travel south along the coastal highway directly back to Sharm El Sheikh, arriving at the port terminal well ahead of your cruise ship’s all-aboard call.
  • St. Catherine’s Monastery
  • The Burning Bush
  • The Transfiguration Basilica (Catholicon)
  • Moses' Well & Monastic Courtyards
  • Icon & Antiquities Museum
  • Return to ship

From your ship

Port:
Sharm El Sheikh
Time ashore:
About 9 hours

Back-to-ship guarantee: if we are late for any reason, we cover the cost of reaching your next port.

Your guide waits at the cruise terminal exit with a name sign. Bring your ship card and passport.

What's included

Included

  • Pickup and return at the ship gangway/port gate
  • private A/C vehicle
  • private Egyptologist guide
  • entrance fees
  • lunch
  • bottled water
  • return-to-ship guarantee

Not included

  • Drinks
  • tips
  • optional extras
  • personal expenses
  • port fees charged by cruise line

Photos

Your route

  1. Sharm El Sheikh portDay 1
  • Start point
  • Famous sight

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable time, with warm days and cool evenings, so it is also the busiest and highest-priced season. May to September is hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but sights are quieter and prices are lower. We plan summer days around early starts and a long midday break. Christmas and New Year sell out early.

What is included in the price?

Each trip lists exactly what is included and what is not. In general our prices include private transport, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for the listed sites, hotels or cruise as described, and the meals shown. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional extras are not included.

Are your trips private or in a group?

All our trips are private: just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and your own driver. You never share a vehicle or a guide with strangers. Nile cruise ships are shared with other guests, but your sightseeing on shore is private.

Is Egypt a good trip for children?

Yes. Children love the pyramids, felucca sails and the Red Sea. Children aged 2 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price on most trips, and under-2s travel free. Tell us their ages and we will plan shorter visits, pool time and family rooms.

Can you plan a slower pace or help with limited mobility?

Yes. Because every trip is private, we can plan shorter days, more rest and fewer stairs. Some ancient sites have uneven ground and steps, so please tell us about any mobility needs when you ask for a quote and we will be honest about what is practical.

How does tipping work in Egypt?

Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt and is not included in our prices. Small tips for drivers, guides, cruise crews and hotel staff are customary; your planner will send you a simple guide with typical amounts before you travel, so you are never left guessing.

Can I reach you on WhatsApp during my trip?

Yes. Once you book, you get a WhatsApp number for your planner and a local contact on the ground. Message us any time during your trip if something needs changing.

Hi, I'm Tarek. I'll plan your trip with you.We are available 24/7

From / person

$90

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