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FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Take a guided tour of St. Catherine’s, a Greek Orthodox Monastery constructed by order of the Emperor Justinian between 527 and 565 AD. Also called Deir Sant Katerin, it is thought to be the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in the world. The monastery's spiritual heart is the Chapel of the Burning Bush, an unassuming structure of tremendous religious significance. According to the oldest monastic tradition, this chapel sits atop the roots of the same Biblical bush that burned when God spoke to Moses for the first time. The bush itself is a rare species of the rose family called Rubus Sanctus. This species is endemic to Sinai and extremely long-lived, a fact that lends scientific credence to the site. The sprawling bush is said to have been transplanted in the 10th century when the chapel was given a roof. A set menu lunch is served inside the Monastery, and you will also have the honour of having one of the fathers joining you during lunch.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Visit St. Catherine Monastery, a Greek Orthodox monastery that is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in the world. Have lunch inside the restaurant of the Monastery before driving back to the port to rejoin your vessel.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 Disembark and depart by motorcoach to the legendary St. Catherine Monastery
03:00 Arrive and start visit to the Monastery
04:30 Set menu lunch at the Monastery restaurant
06:00 Drive back to Sharm El Sheikh
09:00 Arrive Sharm El Sheikh harbour and rejoin your vessel

Approximate duration: 9 hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- A Maximum of 40 persons in a new 49-seater A/C bus for maximum seat choice and comfort
- Roses given to all ladies upon disembarkation of the ship
- Immediate pre-clearance through all customs and immigration formalities in all ports
- Uniformed escorts available to assist Egyptologist and guests at all times
- The service of the most experienced and knowledgeable Egyptologist
- Advance team to ensure smooth operations throughout
- Back–up bus traveling behind the other buses at all times
- A box of local sweets available on each coach for guests to sample
- One post card provided to each guest with pre-paid postage
- Mineral water on buses at all times
- Wet hand tissues provided to each guest after a day of sightseeing
- Top Security arrangements for groups
- Set Menu lunch inside the Monastery

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