Hike to the top of Mount Sinai and marvel at the incredible sunrise from the summit. Then explore ancient religious treasures at St. Catherine’s Monastery on this unforgettable adventure from Sharm.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- 16-17 hour tour
- Pickup and drop-off from the hotel in Sharm el-Sheik
- Egyptologist Tour Guide
- Bedouin Guide for Trekking the mountain
- Transfer by a clean and air-conditioned vehicle
- Water
Cost Excludes
- Extra drinks
- Personal expenses
- Children under 14 years
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
Trip Info
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Please wait at the main gate of your Sharm El Sheikh hotel along the highway, not the reception area.
Full description
You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh city between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Then you will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for around 4 hours to reach the Moses Mountain.
When you arrive at Mount Sinai you will start your trekking tour to the sacred place where the Prophet Moses received the 10 commandments. Reach 2,285 meters by climbing up 750 steps, strolling through the night (approx 2-3 hours depending on the customers).
Depending on the performance of the group, you may arrive at the summit earlier than expected. This will give you a chance to really relax and marvel at the rising sun slowly scattering across the mountains in all its splendor.
While gazing at the sunrise, snap awesome photos or pray if you wish to, then begin the descent back down. Remember, it will take around 2 hours to reach the bottom. Enjoy some time to rest after the long trail and then have breakfast.
Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine’s Monastery. Browse through the old manuscripts displayed in the library and icons excavated from the Vatican.
It is the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world situated on the Sinai Peninsula along with the Monastery of Saint Anthony which is located across the Red Sea in the desert of South Cairo.
After you’ve finished touring the monastery, you can relax on the drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Tour Highlights
- Hike to the top of Mount Sinai and enjoy the stunning sunrise.
- Capture panoramic views of the surrounding area
- Spend some time at St. Catherine’s Monastery by discovering it’s old treasures
- Ascend to the Mount Sinai where God told Moses the 10 Commandments
- Explore the 6th-century church located by the side of the burning bush
