Shore Excursion: 3-Night Taba Tour Including Cairo and St. Catherine's Monastery
Taba, Egypt
Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 4 days
Travelersare permitted to cross from Israel at the Eilat - Taba border crossing, and visit the "Aqaba Coast Area of Sinai". The coast stretches from Taba down to Sharm el Sheikh, and also includes Nuweiba, Saint Catherine's Monastery and Dahab. It is a significant diving area where many people come to either free dive, scuba dive, or learn how to dive. Other recreation facilities include a new desert style golf course.
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Travelersare permitted to cross from Israel at the Eilat - Taba border crossing, and visit the "Aqaba Coast Area of Sinai". The coast stretches from Taba down to Sharm el Sheikh, and also includes Nuweiba, Saint Catherine's Monastery and Dahab. It is a significant diving area where many people come to either free dive, scuba dive, or learn how to dive. Other recreation facilities include a new desert style golf course.
Day 1: Eilat / Taba (D)
When arriving to the Taba Border, you will be met and assisted by your professional tour escort. Transfer to a Taba 5-star hotel, where you will check in for an overnight stay. At 6:30 PM, meet your Taba escort so that you may discuss your itinerary.
Overnight Taba
Day 2: Cairo Pyramids tour (optional tour) (B, D)
Start the morning by driving to Cairo. At around 8:30 AM, visit the Egyptian Museum, Papyrus Institute and have lunch in an authentic local restaurant. At 1:00 PM, visit the Pyramids at Giza and the great Sphinx before driving to old Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. When 5:00 PM comes, take the transport back to the Taba border.
Overnight Taba
Day 3: St Catherine tour (optional tour) (B, D)
At approx. 7:30 AM, meet your guide. Drive directly to St. Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai. When 9:30 AM comes around, Visit St. Catherine's Monastery & Garden, including the skull room. Enjoy lunch at 1:00 PM in a hotel restaurant and take a short break for souvenir shopping. Drive back to Taba at 5:00 PM for a 7:00 PM arrival at your hotel.
Overnight Taba
Day 4: Final Departure (B)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and check out of the hotel on your final day.
When arriving to the Taba Border, you will be met and assisted by your professional tour escort. Transfer to a Taba 5-star hotel, where you will check in for an overnight stay. At 6:30 PM, meet your Taba escort so that you may discuss your itinerary.
Overnight Taba
Day 2: Cairo Pyramids tour (optional tour) (B, D)
Start the morning by driving to Cairo. At around 8:30 AM, visit the Egyptian Museum, Papyrus Institute and have lunch in an authentic local restaurant. At 1:00 PM, visit the Pyramids at Giza and the great Sphinx before driving to old Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. When 5:00 PM comes, take the transport back to the Taba border.
Overnight Taba
Day 3: St Catherine tour (optional tour) (B, D)
At approx. 7:30 AM, meet your guide. Drive directly to St. Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai. When 9:30 AM comes around, Visit St. Catherine's Monastery & Garden, including the skull room. Enjoy lunch at 1:00 PM in a hotel restaurant and take a short break for souvenir shopping. Drive back to Taba at 5:00 PM for a 7:00 PM arrival at your hotel.
Overnight Taba
Day 4: Final Departure (B)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and check out of the hotel on your final day.
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