Overview

Duration: 17 Hours
Age Range: All ages
Run: Sun/Wed/Fri
Category: Daily tours
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Free Cancellation: No

Description

Experience a spiritual and historical overnight journey to Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine Monastery. Witness the breathtaking sunrise from the summit where Moses is believed to have received the Ten Commandments, and explore one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world.


Highlights


  • Climb Mount Sinai under a star-lit sky with a Bedouin guide
  • Witness a magical sunrise from the summit
  • Visit the legendary Burning Bush at Saint Catherine Monastery
  • Enjoy a unique desert adventure with local rest stops along the way
  • Hotel transfers and entrance tickets included

Includes

  • Hotel transfers
  • Entrance tickets
  • Bedouin guide

Excludes

  • Meals and drinks
  • Camel rides (optional and payable on-site)

Tour Itineraries

Step 1: Hotel Pickup – 8:00 PM

You will be picked up from your hotel by bus and begin the journey to Mount Sinai, located approximately 230 km away.

Sharm El Sheikh - Hotel

Step 2: Climb Mount Sinai – Start at 1:00 AM

Upon arrival, begin a 7-kilometer walk followed by a 750-step hike to the summit of the sacred mountain. The ascent takes around 3–4 hours, and a Bedouin guide will accompany you throughout the journey. Take breaks at several rest huts offering tea, coffee, snacks, and cold drinks.

Sharm El Sheikh - Mount Sinai

Step 3: Sunrise at the Summit

Reach the top just in time for a breathtaking sunrise over the surrounding mountains and desert—a surreal and unforgettable moment of peace and beauty.

Sharm El Sheikh - Mount Sinai

Step 4: Saint Catherine Monastery Visit

Descend the mountain and explore the historic Saint Catherine Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover religious treasures and visit the Burning Bush, believed to be the same bush through which God spoke to Moses.

Sharm El Sheikh - Saint Catherine Monastery

Step 5: Return to Hotel

After your visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 1:00 PM.

Sharm El Sheikh - Hotel


Tour Prices

Adult

Price Per Person

$25

Frequently Asked Questions

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