Sinai mountain & St Catherine Hiking Tour
Why we love it?
The Sinai Mountain & St Catherine Hiking Tour offers a full-day adventure through one of Egypt's most picturesque landscapes. This 16-hour experience is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, providing an opportunity to hike the iconic Sinai Mountains and explore the historic St. Catherine area. Participants will benefit from the expertise of a knowledgeable tour guide and a Bedouin guide, ensuring a rich understanding of the region's natural beauty and cultural significance. The tour includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Sharm El Sheikh, as well as transportation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, making it a comfortable choice for travelers seeking an immersive experience in the heart of the Sinai Peninsula.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off from the hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
- Transfer by clean and air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide.
- Ticket Fee of the National park of Saint Catherine protectorate.
- Bedouin guide.
Exclusions
- Tipping or gratuity.
- Camels on the mountain.
- Meals or soft drinks.
- Any extra expenses are not mention in the itinerary.
Itinerary
Sinai mountain & St Catherine Hiking Tour
Sinai mountain & St Catherine Hiking Tour
St. Catherine’s Monastery The oldest Christian monastery in the world. The Monastery was built in 337 AD at the place where “God spoke” to all the people the words of the covenant, that is Ten Commandments received by Prophet Moses. The empress of Byzantium Elena, ordered a chapel be established for the pilgrimage of Christians. Emperor Justinian further enlarged the monastery. The Saint Catherine’s Monastery and the Burning Bush began to gain world fame. The monastery was not plundered nor attacked and strands today as a subordinate to the Jerusalem Church. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite the fact that the monastery of St. Catherine is the smallest diocese in the world. While this is the oldest monastery of the Christian world, which works in our time. The rich history of the monastery has a huge number of icons, ancient manuscripts, priceless of its kind.
Mount Sinai Tourists and pilgrims are trying to get to the top of Mount Sinai early in the morning to meet the sunrise, to see from the height, how the sun rises on the horizon and penetrates the clouds. This is an amazing sight that everyone should see once. Therefore, travellers begin their journey in the evening, as the road can take up to 4-5 hours. For an additional fee, we can accommodate local Bedouins and climb Mount Sinai by camel. Tired of traveling, you can refresh yourself with fresh tea and aromatic coffee on the top of a mountain in an old abandoned chapel. There Bedouins sell souvenirs. Christian while making their pilgrimage to the mountain, try to conquer Sinai on foot. Since following religious tradition, this ascent clears them, ennobles the soul and body.
Please Note
- The camel trek is only available at the start of the trek up to the 750 steps for an extra charge. Then, you have to climb the steps and do the whole trek back on foot. The activity provider doesn't recommend the camel trek
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
