Why choose this Sharm el Sheikh tour ?
Book a private nighttime hike that’s timed to catch the sunrise from the heights of Mount Sinai Climb and St Catherine Monastery . Watch sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai on a hiking trip from Sharm el Sheikh to one of Egypt’s highest mountains. You’ll climb the 7,497-foot (2,285-mt.) peak in the predawn darkness, see first light illuminate the mountaintop chapel and mosque, then descend to the 6th-century Monastery of St. Catherine, built where Moses is believed to have seen the Burning Bush. With Private round-trip transport from Sharm el Sheikh, this is a great way to experience Mount Sinai and St. Catherine even if you have limited time in Egypt. Hike to the summit of Mount Sinai Leave in the dark to catch sunrise at the mountain Option to ride a camel most of the way (own expense) Visit the oldest continually-operating monastery in the world See centuries-old Christian art and relics Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Sharm el Sheikh
Make the most of your Sharm el Sheikh adventure
What makes Private Mount Sinai Climb & St Catherine Monastery Day Tour-Sharm a unique experience ?
This tour is a bus trip to the most famous mountain on Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh in the late evening and transferred for 3 hours to Moses Mountain.
The trip starts around 21:00 -22:00 from your hotel. Ends around 12:30.
Our tips:
– be ready for a cold weather on the top and take with you heavy clothes (gloves, hat, jacket);
– you can take hot drinks with you in thermo cup and some snacks. The prices on the mountain are “touristic”.
At 02.00am you will then start the 3-hour climb of 2,285m up the mountain guided by one of our guides. You can climb by following a long path which leads to 700 steps. This takes you to the top of the mountain on time for the sunrise where you can enjoy a beautiful view. If you feel you can’t climb the mountain you can get a camel ride that takes you to the 700 steps.
After getting down from the mount sinai, you will be met with your guide by the gate of the monastery, where you will visit the transfiguration Church, the burning Bush the well of the prophet Moses, than transfer back to your hotel in Sharm.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Mount Sinai Climb & St Catherine Monastery Day Tour-Sharm
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Private Mount Sinai Climb & St Catherine Monastery Day Tour-Sharm Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Handheld Flashlight
- Private Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Private Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
- Mousses Mountain + St.Catherine Monastery
- Private Air-conditioned vehicle , Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees to Mountain sinai National Park 10€ Euros per person to be paid cash
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Sun Tours Egypt.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
