Full-Day Tour Mount Sinai Hike and St Catharine's Monastery

4.1 (7 reviews) Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Duration14h - 15h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, Italian
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Mount Moses Hike and St Catherine's Monastery Tour is the perfect way to experience the majestic beauty of Sinai. This exciting one-day tour starts with a hike through the biblical desert, where Moses is said to have reached the mountain of God. There you'll be rewarded with a stunning sunrise overviewing of the mountains.

After your hike, you will be taken to visit the beautiful and historical St. Catherine's Monastery, which is one of the oldest monastery to continually exist. Inside, you'll have a chance to learn more about the history of this special place, which is home to some of the earliest documents of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

By the end of your visit, you'll leave with an appreciation for both the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage that Egypt has to offer. This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, so there's something for everyone to enjoy, If you don't want to hike you can opt in for a camel ride all the way up the mountain.

What's included

  • A Bottled Water and a Soft Drink
  • Bedouin Guide for the Hike
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transfer From/To your Hotel in Sharm
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Certified Guide
  • Entrance Fees to St Catherine's National Park
  • Camel Ride
  • Blanket rental on Mount Sinai
  • Drinks & Snacks

What to expect

  1. Sharm El Sheikh
    3h
    Your Journey will start at approx. 8:30 pm where our AC Minibus will pick you up from your Hotel in Sharm and start the journey to St Catharine's National Park
  2. Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
    2h · Admission ticket included
    At St. Catherine’s Monastery, you will see the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in Egypt, where you'll see stunning frescoes, a mosque, a church, the burning bush, icons, manuscripts and other treasures. Located high above the Sinai desert this medieval monastery was built during the Byzantine Empire, it has been home to monks since its founding and is still a thriving Christian community today.
  3. Mount Sinai
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Hiking Mount Sinai experience will allow you to explore the highest peaks of Mount Sinai and gaze into the magnificent Eastern Desert, while viewing the best sunrise. During the hike you can opt in for a Camel ride.
  4. Saint Catherine
    3h
    After the tour of the Monestery we'll start our journey back to Sharm El Sheikh, where our AC Minibus will drop you off at your Hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our Reservations Department will send you the pickup details on WhatsApp a day before the tour.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.1 (7)
From
$50.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
More activities in Sharm el Sheikh
From
$50.00 per person
Check availability