We visited St Catherine's Monastery during a holiday to Sharm El Sheikh. I would recommend saving your money as the place is extremely boring. It's a three hour trip from Sharm through desert and rocks which although barren is actually the highlight of the trip and a testament to the human spirit when you see the harsh conditions the bedouins... more

i loved this monastery. the head monk was brillant he showed us the neatest things. i was able to kiss the hand and the skull of st. catherine because my group new the head monk. we recieved free pictures of the monastery. i was overly pleased with the tour. the monks may not be the nicest, but accept that as... more

Yes I agree the Monks are very unfriendly, however that didn't deter me I loved the monastery and all its history and I just ignored them. Theres a lovely little hotel in St Catherines Village called Daniela made from stone, quaint very clean and very friendly hospitable staff more

Well it was clean,but most of the staff seemed unfriendly. I wouldn't stay here again. Mount Sinai itseldf though was fantastic. I so enjoyed the climb up and down. The monastery is ok. The Icons are breathtaking. I wish the monks looked friendlier and the staff. more