Mount Sinai and Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El-Sheikh

4.7
(20 reviews)

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

The tour starts at 20:00 from the hotel in Sharm and takes about 3 hours by coach to reach Moses Mountain. The climb to the top of Mount Sinai starts at night and takes about 750 steps to reach the summit. It takes around 4 hours. At the summit, you can enjoy the panoramic view of sunrise. After we will descend towards St. Catherine Monastery it takes about 2-3 hours. We will stay around 2 hours on a monastery tour, The monastery has a mosque built in the eleventh century and an Orthodox Greek monastery within its walls that rests a citadel like no other, incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures. Inside the church also are boxes that contain the body of Saint Catherine. In addition, on the other side of the church, you can find the holy valley, which is considered the most holy area in Sinai. In this place, God ordered prophet Moses to “off your shoes because you stand in the holy land”. After that we will go back to the hotel in about 1 PM.

What's Included

Professional speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
permissions
Gratuities
Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
Camel ride (Optional around 10$)

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup time starts based on the hotel location. All pick-up services will be from the main gates of the hotels, not from reception gates. All pickup services will confirm the room number of the guest to avoid name duplication.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sharm El Sheikh

    We'll pick you up from your hotel and kick off our adventure aboard a cozy, air-conditioned vehicle for a round trip from Sharm El Sheikh.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St. Catherine's Monastery

    St. Catherine’s Monastery is located at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. It is one of the oldest working monasteries in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery is open to visitors, but it is recommended to check the opening hours before visiting.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Mount Sinai

    Mount Sinai is a mountain on the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. It is also known as Jabal Musa. It is a 2,285-metre (7,497 ft), moderately high mountain near the city of Saint Catherine in the region known today as the Sinai Peninsula. It is surrounded on all sides by higher peaks in the mountain range of which it is a part. For example, it lies next to Mount Catherine which, at 2,629 m or 8,625 ft, is the highest peak in Egypt.

    8 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Sharm El Sheikh

    Bringing this unforgettable journey to a close, we will ensure your safe return to your Sharm El Sheikh hotel. You'll travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned vehicle on a round trip back.

    2 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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Cancellation Policy

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

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