St. Catherine's Monastery and Dahab

Description

The monastery of St. Catherine houses unique collections of manuscripts and documents, books and icons, facial embroidery and liturgical objects. In the monastery church you can admire the wonderful Byzantine mosaics. And also see the Burning Bush, the Temple of the Transfiguration and the Well of Moses. Opportunity to attend a service where you can venerate the relics of St. Catherine and receive a consecrated ring.

5:30 утра выезд из отеля. Дорога из Шарм-эль-Шейха до Монастыря Св.Екатерины занимает 2.5 часа. В монастыре вас ждет посещение храмовой службы и осмотр древних икон и фресок. Вы увидите колодец Моисея, знаменитый куст Неопалимой купины, Базилику Преображения и старую трапезную, посетите часовни, склеп и старинное кладбище. Далее отправляетесь в Дахаб, обедаете и посещаете рынок. В 16:00 возвращаетесь в Шарм эль Шейх.

Included:

• Transfers from the hotel and back
• English speaking guide
• Посещение монастыря
• Lunch

Not included:

• Посещение музея икон (по желанию +5$)
• Благотворительность
• Drinks during lunch

Take with you:

• Passport (original) and a copy of the passport (1 copy).
• Lunch box (order the day before departure for an excursion at the hotel reception, this is for free)
• Warm clothes (in winter)
• We recommend that you wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees when visiting holy places. Visitation by women
• Temples in trousers are allowed, but a headdress or headscarf is required.
• Camera, Photographer
• Money for: purchasing drinks, buying souvenirs, and personal expenses.
• Sports shoes
• Water
• Sunglasses