Mount Sinai Sunrise and St Catherine Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
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Sharm El Sheikh
Experience the breathtaking sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai and visit the historic St. Catherine Monastery on this tour from Sharm El Sheikh. Hike to the summit, witness the first light of the day, and explore the ancient monastery. Limited time? No problem! Round-trip transport included.
Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sharm El Sheikh - This tour is a bus trip to the most famous mountain on Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh in the late evening and transferred for 3 hours to Moses Mountain.

  • Mount Sinai - At 02.00am you will then start the 3-hour climb of 2,285m up the mountain guided by one of our guides. You can climb by following a long path which leads to 700 steps. This takes you to the top of the mountain on time for the sunrise where you can enjoy a beautiful view. If you feel you can’t climb the mountain you can get a camel ride that takes you to the 700 steps. After the sunrise, you will get down and take your vehicle back to sharm El Sheikh.

  • Saint Catherine - After getting down from the mount sinai, you will be met with your guide by the gate of the monastery, where you will visit the transfiguration Church, the burning Bush the well of the prophet Moses, than transfer back to your hotel in Sharm. The monastery is opened for tourists for less time due to the covid.

What's Included
  • Bedouin guide for mountain ascent
  • Air-conditioned transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert Egyptologist guide included
  • Visit Mousses Mountain and St. Catherine Monastery
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees to St. Catherine/ MOSSES Mountain area 10€ per person to be paid cash
Additional Information

Embark on a hiking adventure to one of Egypt’s tallest mountains, Mount Sinai, from Sharm el Sheikh, and witness an unforgettable sunrise. Ascend the 7,497-foot (2,285-mt.) peak in the early hours of the morning, observe the dawn light illuminate the chapel and mosque at the summit. Afterwards, descend to visit the 6th-century Monastery of St. Catherine, believed to be the site where Moses saw the Burning Bush. This excursion, inclusive of return transportation from Sharm el Sheikh, offers a fantastic opportunity to discover Mount Sinai and St. Catherine, even with a tight schedule in Egypt. There’s an option to experience most of the journey on camelback (at your own cost). The tour also includes the viewing of historical Christian artwork and relics.

Location
Sharm El Sheikh
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tania_g
Mar 18, 2024
Awesome experience on Mt Sinai - The whole experience was great. Easy booking, excellent communication. Akmed was our guide from hotel to mt Sinai, he spoke so many languages, he was informative and gave clear instructions. Our driver drove like a madman but still got us there safely. It's a strange system they have here, there were alot of check points and we had to wait up to 10-15 mins at most for a security escort which made the 2.5 drive 4hrs. Once at St Catherine's we were handed over to our guide. Very humble man who kept a good pace. Also spoke a number of languages. We were in a group of 10 and they had a fast pace so we struggled to keep up and only caught up at the multiple stops along the way. All stops offered Bedouin toilets (bring tissues) food and hot drinks. Camels are all the way up if you feel like riding one. Unfortunately it was cloudy and extremely windy so we never got to see sunrise but the whole experience was absolutely amazing. Took 2hrs to get down and 2.5hrs to get back to sharm. We were at our hotel by 11am. I'd highly recommend these guys, they're very professional and always willing to answer your queries. Thanks alot for a great day
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Graham_d
Apr 9, 2024
Worth the trip - Easy pick up, good experience. Large group, not small as expected. Long bus journey, and tiring, but worth the sunrise experience and beautiful monastery.
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