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St. Catherine's Monastery, Saint Catherine

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#4 of 17 in Historic Sites in Red Sea and Sinai
Must see · World heritage site · Religious Site · Historic Site
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Pay a visit to the World Heritage Site of St. Catherine's Monastery, a still-functioning Eastern Orthodox monastery that dates back to the 6th century. Said to be one of the oldest active Christian monasteries in the world, the ancient walled complex lies nestled in the rocky foothills of Mount Sinai. Arrange a tour of the remote site, a popular pilgrimage spot for multiple religions, to discover a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, icons, and artworks housed in the historic complex. Put St. Catherine's Monastery on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Saint Catherine trip website.
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  • Buses upon buses dump tourists in this place who are desperate to see the cathedral. Sadly, no entry. 
    Buses upon buses dump tourists in this place who are desperate to see the cathedral. Sadly, no entry.  more »
  • We took the TUI trip from Sharm. The pickup was at 5 a.m. The journey took 5 hours, although the first hour was spent driving from one hotel to another doing pickups. It's a long way to go for a... 
    We took the TUI trip from Sharm. The pickup was at 5 a.m. The journey took 5 hours, although the first hour was spent driving from one hotel to another doing pickups. It's a long way to go for a...  more »
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  • It's one of the important Christian religious sites in South Sinai and Egypt. It's a very good experience to be there and see the 3 religions side by side in the same place, Jewish, Christianity and Islam. It's a very important trip if you go with a tour guide to let you know the historical importance of the place and how it contributes to the Egyptian religion history
  • It is a long drive from Sharm Al-Sheik, so if you aren't into long drives you can skip it. I did it on a tour and it was interesting but not as interesting as other Egyptian monasteries. It was pretty, but I was disappointed that I couldn't see the whole monastery or any monks. You can also check out the monastery on your way to hike Mount Sinai. The highlights were seeing Moses Well and where he saw the Burning Bush. As a Christian it was really interesting. If you are really religious you will love the chapel, I didn't take any pics there because I feel it is disrespectful.

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