Sharm el sheikh
Cultural tours

🌄 Overview

Discover the spiritual and historical treasures of Sinai on an unforgettable St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh. Visit one of the world’s oldest active Christian monasteries, explore the fascinating history of St. Catherine’s Monastery, and enjoy free time in the beautiful coastal town of Dahab.

This full-day excursion combines culture, history, and sightseeing with comfortable transportation and a professional tour guide, making it one of the best day trips from Sharm El Sheikh for travelers interested in ancient sites and Sinai’s unique landscapes.

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📜 Tour Program

🚐 Early Morning Departure

Your adventure begins with an early pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at approximately 05:30 AM. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a professional tour guide as you head towards St. Catherine’s City through the stunning landscapes of the Sinai Peninsula.

⛰️ Arrival at St. Catherine’s City

Arrive at St. Catherine’s City around 09:00 AM and begin your visit to the famous St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world.

🏛️ Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery

Explore this historic monastery with your guide and discover its ancient architecture, religious significance, and fascinating history. Visit the monastery’s important landmarks and enjoy time to take memorable photos.

Monastery Visit Duration: Approximately until 12:00 PM

🌊 Continue to Dahab City

After visiting the monastery, continue your journey to the charming seaside town of Dahab, one of Sinai’s most beautiful destinations.

🍽️ Lunch at Dahab Promenade

Enjoy a delicious lunch at Aladdin Restaurant located on the famous tourist promenade in Dahab at approximately 02:30 PM.

🏝️ Dahab City 

After lunch, enjoy approximately 45 minutes of free time to explore Dahab’s vibrant promenade, browse local shops, buy souvenirs, and capture beautiful photos of this unique Red Sea town.

📸 Perfect opportunity to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Dahab and take memorable holiday pictures.

🚐 Return to Sharm El Sheikh

After an enjoyable day full of history, culture, and sightseeing, depart Dahab and return comfortably to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at approximately 05:30 PM.

⚠️ Attention: Holidays at St. Catherine’s Monastery in 2026

🏛️ On the following dates, the monastery will be closed:

📅 January: 6, 7, 14, 19, 20, 27
📅 February: 23, 24, 25
📅 April: 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15
📅 May: 20, 21
📅 June: 9
📅 August: 19, 28
📅 September: 27
📅 November: 14
📅 December: 4, 7, 8, 9

💰 The tour not available in these days.

What is included:

🚐 Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sharm El Sheikh
❄️ Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
👨‍🏫 Professional English-speaking tour guide
🎟️ Entrance ticket to St. Catherine’s Monastery
🍽️ Lunch at Restaurant in Dahab
🏝️ Visit Dahab city and have time for shopping
🧾 All service charges and taxes

Cosa What is not included:

🥤 Drinks during lunch
🛍️ Personal expenses and souvenirs
📸 Photo or video fees inside some sites (if applicable)
🐪 Any optional activities not mentioned in the program
➕ Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

🎒 What to Take With You

🛂 Original passports
📄 Copy of your passport (required to provide to the police checkpoints)
🧢 Headwear or a hat to protect you from the sun
💧 Drinking water
🥪 Breakfast box (please pre-order it from your hotel reception the day before)
💵 Money for personal expenses and souvenirs
👕 Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
🧥 Warm clothes or a jacket (temperatures at higher altitudes can drop to around 5–8°C)
🎒 A small backpack for carrying your personal items and water

🕒 Timing & Duration

🌅 Tour Start: Around 05:30 AM (depending on your hotel location in Sharm El Sheikh)
🏨 Return to Hotel: Around 17:00–17:30  (same day)
Duration: Approximately 12 hours
📅 Tour Days: Monday, Thursday & Saturday

⚠️ Important:
📌 Please book the St. Catherine’s Monastery & Dahab City Tour from Sharm El Sheikh at least 1 day in advance.
💵 Payment is made at the beginning of the trip.
🚌 If the bus is delayed more than 10 minutes, please contact us immediately.

 

💶 Tour Price

👤 Adults: €30 per person
🧒 Children (5–11 years): €15 per child
👶 Children (0–4 years): Free of charge

How to Book a Tour

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1. Contact Us Anytime

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2. Provide the Following Booking Details

Just send us the following info:

  • Hotel name

  • Tour name

  • Number of people

  • Preferred tour date

✅ Once we receive your message, you’ll get an instant confirmation — no prepayment required!

3. Confirm Pickup Time

Please contact us again the day before your tour to confirm the exact pickup time from your hotel.

4. Payment Information

  • 💸 No advance payment needed.

  • 💵 Pay in cash on the day of the tour.

5. Booking Deadline

🗓️ Please make your reservation at least one day before the tour begins to secure your spot.

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Лучшие!

August 23, 2022

Ошиблись изначально выбрав тезтур. Очень расстроились. Спасибо вашему организацию. Вы лучшие! С вами комфортно и выгодно! Проспали на 15 минут, но всё равно за нами вернулись и нас забрали. За это отдельное спасибо!

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Гюльнар

Подводная лодка "Синбад"

July 22, 2022

Спасибо огромное Нил Вояж, прекрасная экскурсия. За нами в отель приехал водитель очень общительный, доброделаткльный(ехала в машине только наша семья). В е вопросы решались в вотсап в любое время. Отличный сервис и стоимость.

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Александра

Экскурсия Рас-Мохамед и белый остров на яхте

July 15, 2022

Были на этой удивительной экскурсии. 14.07.22 г. Впечатления остались потрясающими. Очень порадовала организация и работа всего коллектива яхты Ganna.,всех гидов без исключения и особенно нашей,русскоговорящей группы Омара. Благодарим их за слаженную работу, что позволило получать ещё большее впечатление от отличной экскурсии. Эта была четвертая,экскурсия в данный отдых и она принесла нам наибольшую радость. Получили массу впечатлений и за 10 часов не была ни какого чувства усталости, а это много значит.

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Олег

Moto safari

July 9, 2022

Super organizacija, sve pohvale, veoma tacni, najpovoljniji

Prelepo iskustvo

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Marija Ilic

Exceptional

July 9, 2022

Cu aceasta agentie am facut 3 excursii extraordinar de frumoase si reusite: Super Cairo, Super Luxor si Orange Bay Island. Au un pret exceptional, la jumatate din cat ne cerea agentia de vouaj, sunt foarte bine organizati, punctuali si seriosi. Comunicarea este foarte buna, am tinut legatura pe whatsapp, am primit rapid raspuns si toate detaliile.

Programul excursiilor foarte bine organizat, variat, nu te poti plictisi. Ghizii in limba română, foarte bine informati si atenti cu noi. Ashraf este cel mai bun, am facut cu el Luxorul, il recomand 100%. Un vorbitor foarte bun de limba română, a fost o companie extraordinar de plăcută. Va recomand, Nile Voyage, sa colaborati cu el in continuare, este un adevarat profesionist.

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St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh & Dahab City