KMT501 St. Catherine Tour

Historical Highlights

St. Catherine monastery, located 220 km northwest Sharm el Sheikh and located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount which is the oldest monastery of Christianity. It is an Orthodox Greek monastery within its beautiful walls rests a citadel like no other, among its treasures is the Museum of St. Catherine where there are icons attributed to the painter Angelos, one of the most famous artists of the 15th century, or to his peers, as well as all six icons by Michael Damaskenos which are considered among the most important works of the Cretan School of the 16th century, learn more from your tour guide.

Tour Overview

Starting from Sharm El Sheikh visiting St. Catherine monastery which located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mountain.

What to Expect

Kemet Experience representative will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, and then you will be transferred to St. Catherine to visit St. Catherine monastery 220 km northwest Sharm el Sheikh and located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount which is the oldest monastery of Christianity. It is an Orthodox Greek monastery within its beautiful walls rests a citadel like no other, among its treasures is the Museum of St. Catherine where there are icons attributed to the painter Angelos, one of the most famous artists of the 15th century, or to his peers, as well as all six icons by Michael Damaskenos which are considered among the most important works of the Cretan School of the 16th century. After that moving to Sharm El Sheikh, to have you lunch meal at a local restaurant and you will have a free time to walk around the city. Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Price

Price indicated per person.

Additional Information

Tour starts at 06:00 and return around 15:00.