St. Catherine Monastery
About St. Catherine Monastery
A daytime trip from Dahab to visit St. Catherine’s Monastery and enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery, with an optional walk up part of Mount Sinai’s trail without reaching the summit.
Experience Highlights
Details & Prices
Duration: Daytime trip; return time confirmed upon booking.
Departure: Usually between 8:00 and 9:00 AM from Dahab, adjusted to arrive before the monastery closes.
Itinerary: Dahab → St. Catherine’s Monastery → Optional partial Mount Sinai hike → Return to Dahab.
Price: 2400 per person , min. 3 people
Foreign Visitors: An additional USD 10 per person for protected-area entry.
Children: Ages 0–6 travel free; over 6 and under 12 pay half price.
Good to Know
- The hike is optional and covers only part of the trail, without reaching the summit.
- Less physically demanding than the overnight trip; choose how much to walk according to your ability.
- Inform the team before booking about any health conditions affecting walking or tolerance to heat.
- Daytime temperatures can be high; bring a hat, sunscreen, and enough drinking water.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an extra layer in winter.
- Bring snacks, light meals, and cash; card payments are unavailable.
- Monastery Visiting Hours: 9:00 AM–11:30 AM.
- Closed: Fridays, Sundays, and major Orthodox holidays. Choose your trip date accordingly.
Location & Experience Gallery
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Amenities & Features
Location & Neighborhood
Pick-up from your hotel in Dahab
Direct Booking Connection
Quick Facts
- Trip Style
- Cultural & International Trips, Mountains & Hiking
- Duration
- Half Day
- Trip Option
- Private Trip
- Suitable For
- Families, Kids, Non-swimmers