Sharm El Sheikh to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery

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

Embark on a profound spiritual and physical journey to one of the world's most sacred sites. This overnight pilgrimage from Sharm el-Sheikh takes you to the summit of Mount Sinai (Jabal Musa), where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. Witness a breathtaking sunrise from the peak before descending to explore the legendary 6th-century St. Catherine's Monastery, home to the Burning Bush and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

What's Included

Mousses Mountain
Air-conditioned vehicle
St. Catherine Monastery
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Bedouin guide while climbing the mountain
National Park Ticket
Food & Drink

Meeting and pickup

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

Guide will Meet you in the hotel lobby

Itinerary

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

    Sharm El Sheikh to Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mount Sinai

    Begin the Hike: Your ascent begins around 2:00 AM. Accompanied by your expert Bedouin guide, you will start the 2-3 hour climb up the mountain path. The cool night air makes for ideal hiking conditions. A Magical Sunrise: Reach the summit in time to find a spot and watch in awe as the first light of day breaks over the dramatic mountain ranges of the Sinai Peninsula. The view from the top, where a small chapel and mosque stand, is a truly spiritual and panoramic experience. Descent: After the sun has fully risen and you've taken plenty of photos, you will begin your descent back to the base.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    St. Catherine's Monastery

    Explore the Treasures: Your guide will lead you through this ancient complex. Key sights include: The Church of the Transfiguration: The heart of the monastery. The Chapel of the Burning Bush: Believed to be located on the site where God spoke to Moses. Moses' Well: A natural spring where Moses is said to have met his wife.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Sharm El Sheikh

    Return to Sharm: Following your visit, you will board your air-conditioned vehicle for the drive back to your hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh, arriving in the afternoon.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by PyramidsTrips.com

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Religious Tours
Car Tours
Adventure Tours
Additional fees
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability