12-Hour St. Catherine’s Monastery Tours from Sharm El Sheikh

A Memphis Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and transfer you to St. Catherine, located about 220 km northwest of Sharm El Sheikh, between the mountains of St. Catherine and Moses Mountain. Here, you will visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world. This Greek Orthodox site is a remarkable fortress-like complex, rich in religious and historical significance.

Inside, you will discover a wealth of treasures, including the Museum of St. Catherine, which houses rare icons attributed to the renowned 15th-century painter Angelos and his contemporaries, as well as six exceptional works by Michael Damaskenos, considered among the most important pieces of the 16th-century Cretan School.

After your visit, continue to Dahab—often called the “Flower Power City” of the Red Sea—for a city tour and time to explore local shops.

At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Please note: The tour typically starts at 06:00 and returns around 15:00.