Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Monastery

Hiking up Mount Sinai
Hiking up Mount Sinai
St. Catherine's Monastery in Sinai
St. Catherine's Monastery in Sinai
Sunrise from the summit of Mount Moses
Sunrise from the summit of Mount Moses
Moses' Burning Bush at St. Catherine's Monas
Moses' Burning Bush at St. Catherine's Monas
St. Catherine's church inside the monastery
St. Catherine's church inside the monastery
The Ladder of Heavenly Unity in the monastery
The Ladder of Heavenly Unity in the monastery

General information

DestinationCategory
Saint Catherine, EgyptSightseeing Tours

Program details

Walk in the footsteps of the prophet Moses on this overnight tour to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery, the oldest monastery still in use. Take a 3-hour ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to arrive in St. Catherine’s Town. After a quick snack at the cafeteria, start the 2 A.M. hike to the summit of Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Watch the magnificent sunrise from the mountain top and then afterwards, visit St. Catherine’s Monastery and have breakfast at the cafeteria before heading back to Sharm El Sheikh. Tours are led by a qualified Egyptologist and a Bedouin guide.

HIGHLIGHTS
* Enjoy a unique hiking adventure to the top of Mount Sinai
* Admire the incredible views and watch the sunrise from the top
* Learn the story of St. Catherine and visit the Monastery in her name

WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Pickup and drop-off from hotels in Sharm El Sheikh
✔ Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Coptic attractions mentioned in the program
✔ Guide
✔ Mineral water
✔ Packed breakfast
✔ Torch
✔ Ticket to Mount Sinai (National Park)
✔ Service charges and applicable taxes

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✖ Gratuities (expected but not mandatory)
✖ Any extras not mentioned in the program
✖ Lunch, dinner

WHAT TO BRING
- Warm clothes as it can get chilly on the mountain (during winter)
- Passport (with Sinai stamp or entry visa to Egypt)
- Comfortable (hiking) shoes
- Water bottle

ADDITIONAL INFO
- There are two ways to reach the mountain top:
a. The standard 7 km mountain road + 750 stone steps.
b. The steps road which is 3500 stone steps (not recommended)
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This trip is not recommended for children
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other severe medical conditions
- Covered shoulders and knees inside the monastery
- It’s very cold on the mountain especially in winter
- Camels are available if travellers are interested, but it’s not recommended
- Sometimes without prior notice, the church could be partly closed inside the monastery

TOUR DAYS
Monday, Wednesday

CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. For more information, please see the full terms & conditions.