Thursday, 11 March 2010

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About Mt.Saint Catherine
Mt. Saint Catherine is the highest mountain of the entire Sinai Peninsula reaching a height of about 2, 800 meters above sea level. An ascent, made easily by camel, donkey, or horseback, takes you to the peak. A small path running along the edge of the ravines was made by one of the monks of the monastery of St. Catherine. Walking up the mountain is a tiresome 5 to 6 hour trek. At the base of the mountain is a monastery dedicated to St. Catherine. Two rooms near the monastery serve as a shelter for those wishing to spend the night. There is also a hotel now built to accommodate the increasing influx of tourists. According to the legend, St. Catherine's body was carried from Alexandria by angels. Monks found her body on this summit and then carried it down the mountain to the monastery that bears her name.
The Monastery of Saint Catherine has been in existence in the depths of the Sinai desert ince the sixth century. The Byzantine church has been preserved here since its construction in 542 A.D. The church's history begins in biblical times when Moses fled from the Egyptian mainland. He came upon the seven daughters of Jethro who were tending their herd near a well, later named the Moses Well. Moses Well can still be seen near the monastery's church. He married one of the daughters and lived there for forty years until the occurrence of the Miracle of the Burning Bush whereupon he was ordered by God to bring the Children of Israel to Mt. Horeb, known today as Mt. Moses.
Christians came later fleeing the persecution of Rome, in search of tranquility. Monasticism spread through Sinai. In the 6th century, Emperor Justinian ordered the construction of the Monastery of St. Catherine. Today monks go about their duties in quite contemplation, opening the doors to tourists and pilgrims who explore a place halted in biblical times. In hope of maintaining at least minimal isolation, only parts of the monastery are open for tourism for just a few hours a day.
 

About Egypt

Egypt has a mystical and timeless appeal that has been attracting travelers for centuries. Ancient civilizations have left their impression on the landscape, creating what today must rank as one of the most spectacular sightseeing destinations in the world.
The new and rapidly developing Red Sea resorts offer a superb climate, excellent scuba diving, water-sports and great beaches.
Egypt is a land of huge contrasts from the fascinating sights of the Pharaohs, on the banks of the Nile at Luxor to the glorious beaches of the Red Sea at Sharm El Sheikh, where ancient and modern life exist side by side. A holiday to Egypt will stimulate your mind, captivate your heart and steal your soul.

About Egypt 2

Egypt has a mystical and timeless appeal that has been attracting travelers for centuries. Ancient civilizations have left their impression on the landscape, creating what today must rank as one of the most spectacular sightseeing destinations in the world.
The new and rapidly developing Red Sea resorts offer a superb climate, excellent scuba diving, water-sports and great beaches.
Egypt is a land of huge contrasts from the fascinating sights of the Pharaohs, on the banks of the Nile at Luxor to the glorious beaches of the Red Sea at Sharm El Sheikh, where ancient and modern life exist side by side. A holiday to Egypt will stimulate your mind, captivate your heart and steal your soul.