Departing Sharm El Sheikh at 07:00 by air‑conditioned minivan, this private excursion (USD 150 for 1–4 people; USD 220 for 5–8) takes you to the ancient St. Catherine’s Monastery. Attend a service within walls 2–5 m thick and up to 20 m high, admire a collection of over 2 000 rare icons, draw holy water from Moses’ Well and view the Burning Bush, then marvel at the granite Basilica of the Transfiguration with its 12 massive columns. Afterward, savor a traditional Egyptian buffet lunch in Dahab and browse the local market. You’ll return to your Sharm hotel around 14:00 with transfers, guide service, and all entrance fees included.