St Catherine’s Monastery day trip from Sharm
Private day trip St Catherine’s Monastery day trip from Sharm: $180 sedan, $220 Hiace minivan, $360 Coaster bus, $355 premium van — per car, the driver waits all day. 440 km, about 11 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
St Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai is about 220 km from Sharm el-Sheikh — 3 hours each way through the Sinai mountains. Your own car leaves early to reach the monastery during its short morning opening hours, the driver waits and brings you back the same day.
- Distance440 km
- Drive time11 h
- Pricefrom $180
St Catherine’s Monastery day trip from Sharm: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Hyundai Elantra / Toyota Corolla or similar | $180 ≈ 9,700 EGP | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $220 ≈ 11,860 EGP | ≈ 110 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $360 ≈ 19,400 EGP | ≈ 180 | ≈ 120 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $355 ≈ 19,130 EGP | ≈ 178 | ≈ 118 | ≈ 89 | ≈ 59 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
North through the South Sinai mountains; checkpoints with passport checks are normal. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the northern part of South Sinai beyond the St Catherine–Nuweiba road — read the current advice before you book.
Worth stopping
- St Catherine’s Monastery — the church and the “burning bush”; usually open about 8:45–12:45, Friday shorter, closed on Sundays and Orthodox holidays (we check the day before).
- Dahab on the way back for lunch by the sea (adds about 1.5 h).
Good to know
- Leave Sharm by 5:00–5:30 to be at the monastery when it opens.
- Cover shoulders and knees for the monastery.
- Want to climb Mount Sinai for sunrise? See the night climb.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and licensed driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- English-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Cairo airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or a supermarket
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideEG: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak English and Arabic as standard; a Russian-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
St Catherine’s Monastery day trip from Sharm: questions
How much is a private trip from Sharm to St Catherine?
$180 for a sedan (up to 3), $220 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $360 for a Coaster bus — per car, return the same day; tickets and donations extra.
Does the Sinai only stamp allow this trip?
Yes, St Catherine is in South Sinai.