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Mount Sinai & St Catherine Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh

Location Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt
$45.00
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Overview

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.
Mount Sinai & St Catherine Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
  • St. Catherine Monastery
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
  • Mount Sinai
  • Governmental taxes 10€ per person
  • Food and Drinks

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Mount Sinai & St Catherine Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh

    Location Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt
    $45.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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