Taba, Cairo & St. Cathrines Monastery Trip
by Nature Travel
3 Days / 2 Nights 2 Destinations 1 Country
Cairo (1N) | St. Catherine (1N)
Countries Covered:
Egypt
Vyacheslav Argenberg
St. Catherines Monastery
Saint Catherines Monastery. The oldest continuously functioning Christian monastery. The site is sac...
Saint Catherines Monastery. The oldest continuously functioning Christian monastery. The site is sacred to three major world religions - Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
Chris Brown
Egyptian Museum
Lots on good stuff inside, such as the death mask of Tutankhamun, but alas no cameras allowed.
Overview
| Destinations | Cairo (1N) | St. Catherine (1N) | ||||||||||||||
| Countries | Egypt | ||||||||||||||
| Regions | Nile Valley & Delta | Cairo Governorate | Sinai Peninsula | South Sinai | ||||||||||||||
| Tour Theme | City Tours & Sightseeing | ||||||||||||||
| Inclusions |
Accomodation/Hotels Included
One night in 4* hotel in Cairo on H.B & One night in 4* hotel in St Catherine on H.B. Meals Included
Meal Plan: MAP (Breakfast & Dinner/Lunch) 3 lunches Private Car Included Hotel Transfers Included All the transfers as mentioned in the program Tour Guide Included
Language spoken: English
English speaking guide Sightseeing Included
Sightseeing as per Itinerary
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| Tour Operator | Nature Travel | Tour Length | 3 Days / 2 Nights | ||||||||||||
| Tour Starts | Taba | Tour Ends | Taba | ||||||||||||
| Tour Type | Private | ||||||||||||||
| Age Group | Any | ||||||||||||||
Short Itinerary
| Day 1 | Taba to Cairo |
| Day 2 | Cairo - St. Cathrines |
| Day 3 | St. Cathrines - Taba |
Highlights
Enjoy a wonderful 3 day trip of Egypt that focus on attractions like Egyptian Museum, Tutankhamuns tomb, Coptic Church, Suez Canal, Saint Catherines Monastery, Mt. Sinai and more.
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Day 1
Taba to Cairo
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Depart Taba border at 5:00 a.m. where you will be met by the Egyptian team and travel into Egypt westward across the Sinai desert via the
Suez Canal to Cairo. (approximately 385 km.)
Arrive in Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum, famous for its antiquities dating back about 50 centuries, including the great archaeological treasures from Tutankhamuns tomb. (A visit to the Mummy room entails an additional 100 LE p.p.)
After lunch visit a papyrus institute for a demonstration of how paper was made and an explanation of hieroglyphics.
Travel to your hotel. (Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile) |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Dinner |
| Accommodation Included | |
| Overnight | Cairo |
Day 2
Cairo - St. Cathrines
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Visit the Cairo Pyramids, the only remaining wonder of the ancient world, and as such, the worlds oldest tourist attraction and the Sphinx.
Tour ancient Cairo, starting with a visit to the Coptic Church and then visit the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, Cairos oldest synagogue.
Continue on to the Citadel of Saladin.
Bazaar - packed with spices, perfume, copperware, & trinkets, where those who wish to can purchase souvenirs.
Depart Cairo, driving to the Suez Canal and under to the Sinai Peninsula.
Continue on to St. Catherine for dinner. (The route is approximately 6 hrs.) |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Dinner |
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| Overnight | St. Catherine |
Day 3
St. Cathrines - Taba
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Rise before dawn to start the trek up Mt. Sinai, which rises to a height of approximately 7,500 feet.
(Please note: This hike is very strenuous and for people who are very fit.)
Once at the summit, you can rest and enjoy the dawn of a new day with the spectacular sunrise over the dramatic landscape.
Descend, for breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Monastery built in honor of St.Catherine, a Christian martyr who was sentenced to death by the Romans.
Greek Orthodox monks take care of the monastery, which was built in the 6th Century at the foot of Mt. Sinai,an altitude of some 5150 feet.
Drive towards Taba, stopping in Nuweiba for lunch.
Return to Eilat |
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| Meals Included | Breakfast Dinner |
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Rates On 31st Dec 2015
| Traveller | Occupancy | Remarks | Price Per Person |
| Adult (+12 yrs) | Twin/Double Sharing | 2 - 2 Person | Rs. 28,009 |
| 3 - 5 Person | Rs. 23,066 | ||
| 6 - 8 Person | Rs. 17,300 | ||
| 9 - 11 Person | Rs. 16,476 | ||
| 12 - 14 Person | Rs. 14,828 | ||
| Single Supplement | Rs. 1,236 |
What's Included
Accommodations/Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Accomodation | Rating |
| Cairo | 1 Nights | To be announced | |
| St. Catherine | 1 Nights | To be announced |
Hotel Notes:One night in 4* hotel in Cairo on H.B & One night in 4* hotel in St Catherine on H.B.
Meals
Meal Plan
MAP (Breakfast & Dinner/Lunch)
3 lunches
Private Car
Private Car Included
Sightseeing
Sightseeing as per the Itinerary
Tour Guide
Language spokenEnglish
English speaking guide
Hotel Transfers
All the transfers as mentioned in the program
Inclusion Notes:
- All the transfers as mentioned in the program
- One night in 4* hotel in Cairo on H.B
- One night in 4* hotel in St Catherine on H.B
- Entrance fees to mentioned sights in the program
- 3 lunches
- English speaking guide
What's Excluded
- Visa to Egypt
- Taba Border Taxes
- Entrance fees to inside the great pyramid and mommy room
- Entrance fees to the museum inside the monastery
- Any item not mentioned as included
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