Mount Moses Hiking & Saint Catherine Monastery Tour

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Duration18h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English, Italian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Are you ready for an unforgettable experience in Sharm El Sheikh? Our Moses Mount & St. Catherine tour is the perfect opportunity for you to explore some of the most historic and beautiful locations in the Sinai Peninsula. Climbing up Mount Sinai to witness the sunrise is a truly breathtaking sight. Imagine standing on the top of the mountain, watching the sunrise spread across the sky, and feeling the peace and tranquility of this sacred site. As you make your way down, you'll have the chance to take some incredible photos and reflect on your journey.

But that's not all. After your climb, you'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine's Monastery, the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world. Here, you can explore the library and see some of the old manuscripts and icons that have been excavated from the Vatican. This is a rare opportunity to see history up close and personal.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Breakfast

What to expect

  1. Sharm El Sheikh
    4h
    Pick-up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh between 8:00 PM - 09:00 PM and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Moses Mountain.
  2. Mount Sinai
    8h
    Trekking tour to the sacred place where the Prophet Moses received the 10 commandments. Reach 2,285 meters by climbing up 750 steps, and strolling through the night (approximately 2-3 hours depending on the customers).
    Once you arrive to the top of the mount relax and marvel at the rising sun slowly scattering across the mountains in all its splendor.
    After you finish you will begin the descent back down (around 2-3 hours) and enjoy some time to rest after the long trail.
  3. Saint Catherine
    2h
    Spend time at St. Catherine’s Monastery by discovering it’s old treasures and explore the 6th-century church located by the side of the burning bush along with tour at St. Catherine's Monastery and browse through the old manuscripts displayed in the library and icons excavated from the Vatican.
  4. Sharm El Sheikh
    4h
    Relax on the drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Kindly requested to wait for your bus at the given time at your hotel's main gate

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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