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St. Catherine's has a rich history indeed. So rich that it is a sparkling example of an undiscovered jewel of travel. It has been called the oldest working Christian monastery and the smallest diocese in the world. The Chapel of the Burning Bush was originally ordered built by Empress Helen, the mother of Constantine the Great, but the monastery itself was actually built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region and to honor the site of the Burning Bush.
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Mount Sinai is both the name of a collection of peaks, sometimes referred to as the Holy Mountains (El-Tur), and the biblical name of the peek on which Moses (pbuh) received The Ten Commandments. Mount Moses or the Mountain of Moses is considered to be that biblical peak.
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On this full day trip by car you can experience a unique environment by snorkelling walking and observing the scenery. Different coloured tracks lead you to the most interesting places of Ras Mohammed, such as, the Mangrove Island and the Shark Observatory where you can watch sharks from a safe distance.
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As the largest coastal Protectorate on the Gulf of Aqaba (600kilometers squared), Nabq contains a variety of ecosystems that provide for nature viewing experiences unique in the Sinai Peninsula. The Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) agreed to protect Nabq on the basis of its rich natural resource base.
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A combination of desert, mountains and sea. Visit one of Sinai's secluded national parks either by camel or on foot. Enjoy the beautiful sandy beach and turquoise water with Bedouin style accommodation.
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