Trip to St. Catherine Monastery from Cairo to Sinai
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Overview
You will drive from Cairo to St. Catherine, arriving in the afternoon. This gives you time to settle in before an early start the next day. In the small hours you will wake early and hike the mountain in darkness, making your way to the mountaintop to watch the sunrise as light spreads across the landscape. After the hike you will visit St. Catherine Monastery to explore its historic grounds. Following your visit, you will have breakfast and then return to Cairo. The experience focuses on the mountain sunrise and a visit to St. Catherine Monastery, with travel between Cairo and St. Catherine included.
Highlights
- ✦Wheelchair accessible
What's included
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓One-night 4-star hotel in Catherine, half board
- ✓All taxes and service charges
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Private air-conditioned transfer to Catherine and back
- ✓Bedouin guide during mountain climb
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
- ✕Entrance fees to mentioned historical places
- ✕Tipping
- ✕Beverages
- ✕Extra activities
- ✕Personal spending
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
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- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- English-speaking guide · One-night 4-star hotel in Catherine, half board · All taxes and service charges · Bottled water · Private air-conditioned transfer to Catherine and back · Bedouin guide during mountain climb · Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
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- ↩️ Free cancellation up to 24h before
