Overnight Trip to Saint Catherine Monastery from Cairo

4.2
(14 reviews)

Show all photos
2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Enjoy this overnight trip to Saint Catherine monastery from Cairo and see the most famous places from the book of Exodus. On your way there, you will pass near Moses springs where the prophet Moses took his family and created a miracle, also known as parting of the Red Sea. You will arrive to the oldest and highest mountain in Egypt. See the burning bush inside the monastery. You will also be able to climb up to the Moses Mountain where he received the Ten Commandments.

What's Included

Entrance fees
Bottled water
Lunch
Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
Dinner
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Customer Location

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cairo - Saint Catherine

    1 stop
  • 1
    Cairo

    Meet your guide in your hotel at the lobby (they will be holding a sign with your name). You will then head to Saint Catherine. On the way you will travel under the Suez Canal which is the famous canal between Africa and Asia. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and finally arrive to St. Catherine area. Then check in your hotel and have some rest. Dinner is included

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    saint Catherine - Cairo

    1 stop
  • 2
    Saint Catherine

    Day 2: At 2am you will have to get ready to climb the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, accompanied by a local Bedouin guide. Once you descend, you will meet your guide who will give you a guided tour of the monastery and then show you the burning bush. Afterwards you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved - please bring comfortable walking shoes
Supplied by Let`s Explore Egypt

Tags

Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

4.2 Based on 14 14 reviews
5 stars
11
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
1
1 star
2
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability