1-Day Mount Moses and St. Catherine's Tour from Dahab at Sunrise

Sign up for this tour from Dahab, timed for either sunrise or sunset, and experience the changing colours from the summit of Mount Moses. Explore the UNESCO Wor...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Dahab, Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine · Languages: Armenian, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Know before you go: Flexibility to choose either sunrise or sunset.; Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Dahab hotel.; Skip the hassle of arranging transport to St. Catherine's on a guided tour.; Get insight into the history and significance of the monastery from your guide.; Mount Moses and the Monastery of Saint Catherine are considered among the most famous monasteries in the world and also among the oldest monasteries of Christianity. It is located in the heart of the Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1,570 meters, in the place where, according to tradition, Moses saw the bush on fire that did not burn up. The monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It dates back to the age of Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. It was also the time when the enclosure wall surrounding the monastery was built. The monastery was named Saint Catherine at the beginning of the 11th century in honour of Saint Catherine, one of the earliest Alexandrian Christian martyrs. It contains several monuments, including the burning bush seen by Moses and the remarkable Icons Gallery.; Mount Moses and Saint Catherine's Monastery from Dahab: The UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine's is the oldest Christian monastery in the world. Visiting it is a must-do when in the Sinai region, but it can be tricky to get to. Skip the hassle on this tour from Dahab. Choose a tour timed for either sunrise or sunset and experience the changing colours from the summit of Mount Moses.