I just got this from Russel in Eilat. Thought I would post it for your info.
St. Catherine’s Monastery by Jeep
with Desert Eco Tours (one day tour)
The sacred Monastery of St. Catherine in Sinai’s spectacular High Range Area remains one of the most important sights of pilgrimage in the world. The monastery was erected in the 6 century and stands at the foot of Mount Sinai (the holy mountain on which Moses received the Ten Commandments from God). Greek Orthodox monks care it for today in the same tradition as in centuries past. We spend the morning exploring this miraculous and fascinating place before heading to a nearby 5 star hotel to relax and enjoy a buffet lunch.
We mount our jeeps by afternoon and journey partly off-road into the heart of the Sinai desert. During this taste of 4X4 adventure we visit the tribal cemetery of Nawamis whose 6,000-year-old graves are the most ancient covered structures in the world. We see the ‘Rock of Inscriptions’ where some of the rock carvings date back 2,000 years. Before beginning our journey home we stop to admire the beautiful view over the Ein Hudra oasis. Returning to Eilat early evening.
Every day at 6:00 from your hotel.
Price: $89 per person. (min. 4 people or $355).
Price include: Jeep, guide, lunch, entrance fee to St. Catherine area.
Price does not include: border taxes of $29 per person, entrance to the libraty in the monasrery (4.5$) and tips.
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