Mount Sinai & St Catherine Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy an exciting hiking adventure from Sharm el Sheikh to Mount Sinai, one of Egypt's towering peaks, and witness the mesmerizing sunrise from its summit. The ascent to the 7,497-foot (2,285-meter) peak begins before dawn, allowing you to witness the first light illuminating the mountaintop chapel and mosque. After descending, Explore the Monastery of St. Catherine, located at the 6th-century site believed to be where Moses encountered the Burning Bush.

This comprehensive tour ensures a seamless experience with round-trip transportation from Sharm El-Sheikh, catering to those with limited time in Egypt. Optionally, you can choose to enhance your journey by riding a camel, for an additional cost. secondly, the excursion provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the centuries-old Christian art and relics housed in the world's oldest continually-operating monastery. Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off services at your Sharm El-Sheikh hotel.

What's Included

Mount Sinai
Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
Air-conditioned vehicle
St. Catherine Monastery
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Food and Drinks
Government Fees

Meeting and pickup

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

The operator will contact you to confirm booking details.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sharm El Sheikh

    Embark on a bus tour to the renowned Sinai mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Your journey will begin in the late evening when you will be picked up from your Sharm el Sheikh hotel. Afterward, you will travel for three hours to reach Moses Mountain.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mount Sinai

    You will commence your ascent of the mountain at 2:00 am, which will take you three hours to climb up to an elevation of 2,285 meters. One of our guides will accompany you throughout the climb. You can opt to take a well-defined path that includes 700 steps, leading you to the mountain top just in time for the sunrise. From there, you can take in the breathtaking views. In case you find the climb challenging, you may choose to take a camel ride that will drop you off at the 700 steps. Once the sunrise is over, you can descend the mountain and head back to Sharm El Sheikh in your vehicle.

    6 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Saint Catherine

    Upon descending Mount Sinai, your guide will meet you at the monastery's gate. Here, you will explore the Transfiguration Church, the Burning Bush, and the Well of Prophet Moses. Due to COVID restrictions, the monastery's visiting hours have been reduced. Finally, you will return to your Sharm el Sheikh hotel.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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