Mount Sinai and St Catherines Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh
Why we love it?
The Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery tour from Sharm El Sheikh offers a comprehensive 15-hour experience that combines natural beauty and historical significance. Participants will embark on a guided trek up Mousses Mountain, led by a qualified Egyptologist and a Bedouin guide, providing insights into the region's rich heritage and cultural context. This tour is ideal for adventure seekers and history enthusiasts alike, as it includes a visit to the ancient St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. The inclusion of hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle adds convenience, making it accessible for travelers looking to explore the iconic landscapes and spiritual landmarks of Egypt.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle , Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Mousses Mountain + St.Catherine Monastery
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
Exclusions
- Food and Drinks
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- mosses mountain area
Itinerary
Step 1
This tour is a bus trip to the most famous mountain on Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh in the late evening and transferred for 3 hours to Moses Mountain.
Step 2
At 02.00am you will then start the 3-hour climb of 2,285m up the mountain guided by one of our guides. You can climb by following a long path which leads to 700 steps. This takes you to the top of the mountain on time for the sunrise where you can enjoy a beautiful view. If you feel you can't climb the mountain you can get a camel ride that takes you to the 700 steps. After the sunrise, you will get down and take your vehicle back to sharm El Sheikh.
Step 3
After getting down from the mount sinai, you will be met with your guide by the gate of the monastery, where you will visit the transfiguration Church, the burning Bush the well of the prophet Moses, than transfer back to your hotel in Sharm. The monastery is opened for tourists for less time due to the covid.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We Offer free round trip Transfer from Sharm Hotels.
- Kindly advise Hotel name & Room number to inform Hotel Security.
- The exact pickup time will be communicated via Whatsapp before the trip
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
