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Situated in a stunning setting at the foot of Mount Sinai on the reputed site of Moses’ Burning Bush, St Catherine Monastery is one of the oldest and most important Christian monasteries in the world.

• Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off from Sharm El Sheikh hotels
• Air-conditioned transportation
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance to St Catherine's Monastery including the Burning Bush, Library, the Chapel and the Mosaic Transfiguration).
• Lunch

After an early morning departure from Sharm El Sheikh, head across the desert to Mount Sinai, where Moses is said to have received the Table of Law and the Ten Commandments from god. Here, you will find the fascinating St Catherine Monastery, the defining feature of the holy land. Said to be built on the site of the Burning Bush, the monastery dates from the 6th century and is still home to several monks. Your guide will escort you around this amazing site bringing to life the history and showing you the chapel, Mosaic Transfiguration, Burning Bush and a library of ancient manuscripts and icons, its importance second to only the Vatican itself.   

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• Optional gratuities

Appropriate dress covering the shoulders and legs is recommended for entrance to the monastery. A sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a bottle of water are also recommended. In most temples and museums in Egypt, an additional fee for photo and video cameras is requested. In general you can expect approximately 5 - 10 Egyptian Pounds for photo cameras, and approximately 100 Egyptian Pounds for video cameras.

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