Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine Monastery: A Sacred Journey from Sharm El-Sheikh

Embark on a sacred journey from Sharm El-Sheikh to Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine Monastery. Trek to the place where Prophet Moses received the ten commandments and explore one of the oldest and most famous monasteries in the world.

Duration: 18 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mount Sinai - You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh city, Then you will travel by air-conditioned vehicle for around 4 hours to reach Mount Sinai ( Muses mountain). When you arrive at Mount Sinai you will start your trekking tour to the sacred place where the Prophet Moses received the ten commandments from the God.
    Reach 2285 meters by climbing, then you will have 750 steps at the top of the mountain, strolling through the night (approx 2-3 hours depending on the customers).
    Available to pay for a Camel ride
    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.
  • Saint Catherine - Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine’s Monastery.
    It is the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world situated on the Sinai Peninsula along with Monastery of Saint Anthony which is located across the Red Sea in the desert of South Cairo.
    **Notice; this tour is available every Thursday, Monday and Saturday every week, other days will be private tour 150$ extra.
    After you’ve finished touring the monastery, you can relax on the drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
What's Included
  • Guided by a certified Egyptologist.
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Comfortable transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh city, Then you will travel by air-conditioned vehicle for around 4 hours to reach Mount Sinai ( Muses mountain). When you arrive at Mount Sinai you will start your trekking tour to the sacred place where the Prophet Moses received the ten commandments from the God.
Reach 2285 meters by climbing, then you will have 750 steps at the top of the mountain, strolling through the night (approx 2-3 hours depending on the customers).
Then you will Visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and also it’s one of the oldest monasteries of Christianity. It’s located in heart of Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1570 meters in the place where according to the tradition Moses saw the bush on fire which didn’t burn up. The Monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location
Mount Sinai
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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