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St. Catherine and Colored Canyon by Jeep

St. Catherine and Colored Canyon by Jeep

Egypt

Price per person

$79.00

Duration

10 hours

Max People

50

Tour Type

Private

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Overview

St. Catherine and Colored Canyon by Jeep

Take a scenic drive from Sharm El Sheikh to explore the stunning Sinai region, with a visit to the famous St. Catherine Monastery.

Included

  • Pick up services from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and return
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned coach
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to Ras Mohamed National Park
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch on board the snorkeling boat
  • Water & soft drink on board
  • All services charges and taxes

Excluded

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping
  • Optional activities
  • Personal spendings

Tour Plan

1. Pickup and Departure from Hotel

  • Early morning pickup from your hotel in Red Eagle  for an exciting desert adventure.

2. Saint Catherine Monastery Visit

  • Travel by modern jeep to Saint Catherine Monastery, located in the heart of the Sinai Peninsula, at an altitude of 1570 meters.

  • Visit the site where, according to tradition, Moses saw the burning bush that did not burn up.

  • Explore the monastery situated at the foot of Mount Sinai (also known as Gable Moses), where Moses is believed to have received the Ten Commandments.

  • Learn about the monastery's origins dating back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Justinian.

  • Discover the enclosure wall built around the monastery during the same period, and how it was later named Saint Catherine in the 11th century in honor of the Christian martyr from Alexandria.

3. Journey to the Colored Canyon

  • Drive 65 kilometers north of Saint Catherine to the starting point of the trail to the Colored Canyon, one of Sinai’s geological wonders.

  • Walk through narrow, towering canyon walls that reach 40 meters high and are less than a meter wide in places.

  • Admire the canyon’s striking colors, including dark brown, red, and straw yellow hues, formed by the presence of magnesium and iron oxides in the sandstone.

4. Lunch and Exploration in Dahab

  • Return to Dahab for a relaxing lunch and some free time to explore the vibrant Mashyia street in the city.

5. Return to Hotel

  • After lunch and sightseeing, drive back to your hotel to conclude the tour.

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