Mount Sinai Tour: Overnight Hike and Monastery Visit

Embark on an overnight tour to Moses Mountain and St. Catherine’s Monastery from Cairo. Hike to the summit of Mount Sinai, visit the oldest monastery, and enjoy a comfortable stay in a 4-star hotel.

Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Saint Catherine - Our English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your Cairo hotel at 10 am in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle for a 7-hour drive to St. Catherine, with a stop for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for some rest. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
  • Mount Sinai - Begin climbing Moses Mountain at 2:00 am, hiking in the dark to witness the sunrise from the summit. Your guide will share the biblical history of this sacred mountain, believed to be where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Reach the top to experience a breathtaking sunrise.
  • St. Catherine’s Monastery - Descend for a guided tour of St. Catherine’s Monastery, including its church and treasures. This monastery is one of the most famous in the world and was dedicated to Saint Catherine, who was martyred for her faith. After the tour, return to Cairo.
What's Included
  • Transportation via private air-conditioned car
  • One-night hotel stay in Saint Catherine with Dinner & Breakfast included
  • Bedouin guide assistance for mountain climbing
  • English-speaking driver throughout the trip
  • Round-trip transfers from your Cairo hotel
What's Not Included
  • Entry ticket to the sightseeing Monsatery 5usd
Additional Information

Embark on an immersive journey following the path of Moses with our overnight tour to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for 7 hours to reach the town of St. Catherine. Enjoy a hearty dinner and relax in a 4-star hotel for the night. Rise early at 2am for a hike to the peak of Mount Sinai, where it’s believed Moses received the Ten Commandments. Thereafter, take a tour around St. Catherine’s Monastery. Upon completion, breakfast will be served at the hotel before we return to Cairo.

-The journey is guided by a certified Egyptologist and Bedouin guide

  • Enjoy a hike to the top of Mount Sinai
  • Explore St. Catherine’s Church, the longest standing in-use monastery
  • The package includes breakfast, hotel stay, and transportation to and from Cairo
Location
Saint Catherine
Cancellation Policy

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

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