Mount Sinai & St. Catherine Monastery
- 18 Hours
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Mount Sinai Tour from Sharm el Sheikh | Enjoy the Adventure
Mount Sinai Tour from Sharm el Sheikh, Enjoy the night Trip to Moses Mountain (Mount Sinai, Egypt) & St. Catherine Monastery Sinai with our local guide.
Mount Sinai Tour from Sharm el Sheikh
It’s one of the most famous excursions from Sharm el Sheikh,
Hiking to the top of Mount Sinai to see the sunrise and visiting St. Catherine Monastery.
Sharm el Sheikh to Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai
Travel the desert road to St. Catherine’s, where you will climb Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, to witness the spectacular Egyptian sunrise, a truly breathtaking experience.
(the climb takes approximately 2/3 hours.)
St. Catherine Monastery
After sunrise, descend the mountain and visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, located at the base of the mountain.
St. Catherine’s Monastery is one of the most famous in the world, built between 527 and 565 AD.
It is believed to have been built around Moses’ burning bush.
The monastery is named after St. Catherine, who was tortured and beheaded for her Christian beliefs.
During your visit, you will see the Greek Orthodox Church, the icons of worship, and the famous Mosaic of Transfiguration.
The monastery houses the Chapel of the Burning Bush, said to be the site where Moses saw the burning bush.
Priceless works of art, monastery icons, and one of the most important collections of illuminated manuscripts in the world are all housed in the monastery complex
Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at a nearby hotel before the return transfer to your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh.
This tour requires a reasonable level of fitness, and we do not recommend it for those with heart conditions or serious illnesses.
Enjoy the Tour from Sharm el Sheik to Moses Mountain with Travelino Club
Duration
18 Hours
Tour Type
Joining tour, Private tour
Language
English, Italian, Russian
Popular Features
- Entrance fees
- Guided tours
- Round-trip transfers
Highlights
- Climb Mount Sinai
- Enjoy the sunrise on the top of the mountain
- Visit the Monastery of St. Catherine
- Watch the Burning Bush and the Well of Moses
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- Tour days:
- The night between Sunday/Monday Wednesday/Thursday Friday/Saturday
- Start time: 20:30; End time: 13:45
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
Included
- All transfers by A-C van
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
Excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
Travel Itinerary
Evening trip 20:00 -
• Pick-up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 08:00 PM
• Take a comfortable, air-conditioned bus ride of approximately 2–3 hours to the St. Catherine Monastery area.
• Begin your hike up Mount Sinai (also known as Jebel Musa) around 1:00 AM, accompanied by a local guide, You can choose to hike all the way up, or take a camel for part of the ascent (additional cost).
• During the hike to the summit, there are rest stops along the way where you can purchase snacks and drinks from Bedouin vendors.
• Reach the summit in time to witness the spectacular sunrise over the surrounding mountains.
• After enjoying the view, descend the mountain to visit St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest continuously operating monasteries in the world.
• Explore the chapels, gardens, and library, and admire the religious icons and artwork.
• Head back to Sharm El Sheikh, with an expected arrival time between 01:30 and 02:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
We recommend you bring: Your Passport Breakfast box Comfortable shoes Cotton clothes in summer, and warm clothes in winter. Sunglasses
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled date will be fully refunded.
No refunds for cancellations made within 12 hours of the scheduled date will be given.
No refunds for no-shows or cancellations made after the scheduled time
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