Private Night Trip to Moses Mountain & St. Catherine Monastery

3.0 (1 reviews) Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
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Duration10h - 12h
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LanguagesJapanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This unforgettable overnight trip from Sharm El-Sheikh takes you to one of the world's most sacred sites. Begin with a scenic drive through the Sinai desert to St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the foot of Mount Moses. Explore the 6th-century monastery housing the legendary Burning Bush and its priceless collection of icons and manuscripts. Then embark on a spiritual pre-dawn climb up Mount Moses (Jabal Musa), following the path where Moses is believed to have received the Ten Commandments. Witness a breathtaking sunrise from the 2,285-meter summit, creating a truly magical experience. This carefully planned tour combines profound religious history with spectacular natural beauty, offering comfortable transportation, expert guidance, and an experience that connects you with millennia of spiritual tradition.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Start your tour by climbing Moses Mountain. Then proceed to visit Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world.

    Youregypttours.com representative will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh by a private air-conditioned modern vehicle at 00:00 p.m. Then drive to St.Catherine city. It takes 01 hour and a half drive. Upon arrival, start climbing the Moses’ Mountain begins at 2:00 a.m and coming down at 7:00 a.m. Then proceed to visit St. Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, Saint Catherine who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith. Then transfer to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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.

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