Overnight Trip to St. Catherine Monastery from Cairo

The Itinerary for an Overnight Trip to St. Catherine Monastery 

Day 1: Cairo, Sharm, and St. Catherine

Your Cairo hotel will provide transportation to the airport for your flight to Sharm. Once you arrive, you will be transported to St. Catherine, where you will then be taken to Moses Mountain. Throughout your climb, a Bedouin Guide with extensive knowledge will accompany you. You will spend the night on the mountain.

 Day 2: St. Catherine, Sharm, and Cairo

 After you have finished climbing the mountain and come down at around 7 a.m., you will be given directions to visit St. Catherine Monastery, which is famous worldwide as one of the most prominent monasteries. This monastery was established to honor St. Catherine, a leader under Alexander, who suffered torture and ultimately died because of her strong faith in her newly adopted beliefs. Then, you will come back to Sharm to take your flight to Cairo. Once you arrive, you will be taken to your hotel.

An overnight trip to St. Catherine Monastery Includes:

• Transportation services, utilizing an air-conditioned vehicle, will be arranged to take you from your hotel in Cairo to Catherine and back.

• During the Overnight Trip to St. Catherine Monastery, you will stay overnight in Moses Mountain’s camping area, and the entrance fees for the mentioned historical sites will be covered. 

• An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout your overnight trip to St. Catherine Monastery, and bottled water will be provided. 

• When climbing the mountain, a Bedouin guide will be present.

• All taxes, service charges, and domestic flights from Cairo to Sharm and return are included in the package.

An Overnight Trip to St. Catherine Monastery Excludes:

• Other items or services that are not mentioned in the program

• We provide a well-rounded travel experience in Egypt, and we have complete knowledge of all your requirements. Exploring tourist attractions For a joyful stay and a pleasurable time.

• The price of the tour that was agreed upon at the time of booking will remain the same, with no alterations.

• Our tour operators didn’t just book our trip; they are providing advice on how to make the most of our time in Egypt and have an enjoyable experience.

• We possess a contemporary fleet of vehicles, including cars with air conditioning, high-end limousines, sturdy pickup trucks, and large buses.

• We are open to all payment methods through various secure methods, including PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfers, or cash payments.

• As a tourism company in Egypt, we stand out by offering personalized options for your tour guide, which is unique among others in the area.

• We have travel authorizations that are accessible for people with disabilities.

• Our process for selecting employees and tour guides is precise and carefully chosen. We take into consideration not only their professional credentials but also their character and ability to be enjoyable and attentive in order to ensure your satisfaction during your time with them.

• We have the ability to tailor your tour to incorporate this element and completely cater to your requirements by discussing your needs with us when you make your booking.

• It is important to be aware that hotel ratings in Egypt differ from those in the USA and Europe. Therefore, it is advisable to opt for 5-star hotels for a better experience. On the other hand, guests have frequently lodged complaints against 3- and 4-star hotels, indicating that it is not advisable to book accommodations in these categories.

• It is not advisable to take the night train due to several reasons, which include the long duration of 15 to 18 hours, unsanitary and unpleasant toilets, and food that does not cater to the general preference.

• There may be a schedule adjustment during your tour, but we assure you that you will still have the opportunity to see all the designated areas.

• We are open to receiving secure payments through various methods, such as Visa and Mastercard, as well as through direct bank transfers or cash payments.

• If your circumstances prevent you from canceling your holiday plans, we guarantee a refund of your money. Alternatively, you may choose to reschedule your trip by booking new dates. There are two cases that can happen:

1. You will receive a complete refund of your payment if the tour is cancelled 30 days prior to the scheduled date, unless the tour involves non-refundable excursions.
2. If the time frame is under 30 days, we’ll assess the expenses connected to the hotel and cruise, and inform you of the discount that we will need to apply.

• Children’s policy:

1. Under 2 years free of charge.
2. During the period of 2 to 5 years, a quarter of the trip cost is paid.
3. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 will be charged half of the tour’s total cost.
4. 12+: Pay the full round price per adult.

• Some tours do not cover the fees needed to access privately owned archaeological sites, such as exploring the intricate burial chambers and the mummy room of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or visiting the Tomb of Tutankhamun located in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

• It is important to wear flat shoes that are covered and comfortable when visiting the Pyramids and Valley of the Kings. It is recommended for visitors to bring slippers or sandals to wear during day tours.