St. Catherine and Colored Canyon by jeep from Sharm El Sheikh

4.5

Private tour

Sightseeing Lovers

Sport lovers

Location: Egypt

Activity: Sightseeing, 4x4 Off-roading

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 12 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Feast your eyes on one of the geological wonders of Sinai; the colored canyon
Know more about St. Catherine who was killed for the sake of her new faith
Visit one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world
Go for a walk and lunch in Dahab before your return to Sharm El Sheikh

All about the trip

At early morning, our representative will pick you up from your hotel to discover the highlights of the Sinai Desert by a modern Jeep. You will be transferred to Saint Catherine Monastery which is located in the heart of the Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1570 meters. According to the tradition, God appeared to Moses in the Burning Bush. It is at the foot of Mount Sinai and its summit witnessed Moses having received the tables of the law with the Ten Commandments inscribed.

The monastery dates back to the 6th century, the age of the Great Roman Emperor, Justinian I. The great enclosure walls surrounding the monastery were built back then and are still existent. The monastery was named after Saint Catherine, one of the earliest Christian martyrs, at the beginning of the 11th century.

Then you will get back to St. Catherin’s Road, about 65 kilometers north of St. Catherin Monastery. There, you will be fascinated by one of the geological wonders of Sinai, the colored canyon. It’s made out of very narrow walls; about 40 meters in height and a little more than a meter in width. The walls are made out of sandstone possessing an incredible range of hues from dark brown to red to straw yellow. This phenomenon is due to the presence of magnesium and iron oxides. Later, you will be transferred back to Dahab city to have lunch, where you will have enough time to walk in Dahab main street, known as EL Mamsha. Then, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

What Wikipedia says about Saint Catherine's Monastery

What is included in the price

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
All transfers by an air-conditioned 4×4 jeep
English-speaking guide
Lunch during your trip
Bottled water on board
All taxes and service charge

What is not included in the price

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping
Optional activities
Personal spendings

Instructions

What to take with you?

A small bag or rucksack
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Personal ID or passport
Additional drinking water
Energy snacks
Pocket money
Sun protection, e.g. a hat or sun cream
Camera

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange hotel transfers in Sharm El Sheikh.
Please let us know the name of your hotel during the booking process.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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