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Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike and St Catherine Monastery Tour

By Egyway Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$154 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 20h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore the spiritual and historical significance of Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery in a single, unforgettable tour from Sharm El-Sheikh. Begin your adventure with a late-night pickup, followed by a guided hike up Mount Sinai to witness the stunning sunrise atop this revered peak. After descending, delve into the rich history of St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll see ancient manuscripts and the legendary Burning Bush. This tour offers a unique blend of hiking, culture, and spirituality, perfect for adventurous travellers seeking meaningful experiences.

  • Duration: Approx. 20 hours, operating on Sun, Wed, and Fri
  • Group size limited to 30 participants for a more intimate experience
  • Led by a knowledgeable Bedouin guide during the hike
  • Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
Activity location
  • Sharm El Sheikh
    • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Sharm El Sheikh
    • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike and St Catherine Monastery Tour
  • Activity duration is 20 hours20h
    20h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 PM
Price details
AU$140.25 x 1 AdultAU$140.25
Paid at activityAU$14.17
Total
Price is AU$154.42
Until Thu, 26 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mousses Mountain
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    St. Catherine Monastery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bedouin guide while climbing the mountain
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    National Park Ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & Drinks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Sharm El Sheikh
  • 3h
Sharm El Sheikh to Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery
Mount Sinai
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Begin the Hike: Your ascent begins around 2:00 AM. Accompanied by your expert Bedouin guide, you will start the 2-3 hour climb up the mountain path. The cool night air makes for ideal hiking conditions. A Magical Sunrise: Reach the summit in time to find a spot and watch in awe as the first light of day breaks over the dramatic mountain ranges of the Sinai Peninsula. The view from the top, where a small chapel and mosque stand, is a truly spiritual and panoramic experience. Descent: After the sun has fully risen and you've taken plenty of photos, you will begin your descent back to the base.
St. Catherine's Monastery
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the Treasures: Your guide will lead you through this ancient complex. Key sights include: The Church of the Transfiguration: The heart of the monastery. The Chapel of the Burning Bush: Believed to be located on the site where God spoke to Moses. Moses' Well: A natural spring where Moses is said to have met his wife.
Sharm El Sheikh
  • 3h
Following your visit, you will board your air-conditioned vehicle for the drive back to your hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh, arriving in the afternoon.

Location

Activity location
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    Sharm El Sheikh
    • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sharm El Sheikh
    • Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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