Monastery of St. Catherine The Monastery of St. Catherine, situated at the foot of Mount Sinai in the Southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, between the Gulf of Suez & the Gulf of Aqaba, dates back to the middle of the 6th century & is one of the oldest in the world. It was built on the suite of the Burning Bush by the Emperor Justinian, following pressing requests from the Hermits & monks living in the Sinai desert, who being often attacked by the Saracens, appealed to the Roman Emperor for a fortified Monastery where they could successfully withstand all assaults. The excursion to the Monastery of St. Catherine is very popular among visitors to Egypt not only on account of its geographical situation, but also for historic & ecclesiastic reasons. Sharm El Sheikh - Dahab - Nuweiba Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab & Nuweiba are situated on the Gulf of Aqaba, best known for scuba diving, it also offers other water & beach activities, as well as fascinating desert trips through colored canyons. SightSeeing From Sharm St. Katherine's Monastery Visit the smallest and oldest dioceses in the world stands on the highest spot on the Sinai Peninsula at 2,642m. This working monastery is still home to several monks. Included is a guided tour of the monastery, the burning bush and the idols and icons of worship. Also visit the restricted areas (The Library, The Chapel, and the Mosaic Transfiguration). Please dress modestly and remember to take your passports. Bedouin Night Pick up a camel at the camel station and journey across the desert to the Bedouin Tent. Take a seat around the fire and enjoy a meal in these traditional surroundings. Take a sweater as the evenings become cooler. Ras Mohammed Ras Mohammed is Egypt's first marine national park. A tour of the park is included viewing the spectacular rock formations and perhaps some of the local wildlife. Take your snorkeling gear and a towel, as you will stop at the main beach afterwards for a quick swim. Also included is a visit to the mangroves and the hidden Bay. Don't forget your passports! Lazy day boat trip A relaxing and full day of swimming and snorkeling out 3 different spots on the reef. Lunch and drinks are included. The Colored Canyon Walk and climb through the spectacular formations of the colored canyon, which isn't an easy stroll!! Stop at a hotel on the way back for lunch (included) and have a wander through the streets of Nuweiba or relax on the beach..