Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Monastery From Sharm El Sheikh
Tour Code : SSH 1333
Duration :14 hours
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Available languages (Tour guide): English, French, German, Spanish
Pick-up service: Your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
Easy Cancellation: Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund
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What You'll See
- Travel through the nocturnal landscape of the Sinai to Moses Mountain
- Enjoy a night hike to the summit of Mount Sinai
- Experience an unforgettable sunrise at an altitude of about 2285 meters
- Visit the monastery of St Katherine at the foot of Moses' Mountain
- Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant in the small town of St. Catharine
Tour Overview
Visit Mount Sinai and St Catherine's Monastery. Then enjoy an unforgettable, breathtaking sunrise in this sacred place. Surrounded by the nocturnal landscape of the Sinai at Moses' Mountain and Sharm El Sheikh.
Tour Description:
You will be picked up from your hotel about 21:00 in Sharm El Sheikh. The drive to Mount Sinai takes about 2.5 hours. Before ascending to the Mount Sinai there is a short refreshment break.
Drive through the night landscape of the Sinai to Moses' Mountain. After a short break in the city of St. Catharine there is a night hike to the summit of Mount Sinai, where you will experience an unforgettable sunrise at an altitude of about 2,285 (6,000 feet) meters.
This is the place where, according to tradition, the prophet Moses received the 10 Commandments. Afterwards, at the foot of Mount Sinai Saint, you can visit St. catherine's Monastery and enjoy a hearty breakfast. Then enjoy an unforgettable, breathtaking sunrise in this sacred place.
After visiting the 400-year-old St. Catherine's Monastery (main church, the well of Moses, the burning bush, ossuary) a visit to the monastery museum is voluntary and not included in the price. At a local restaurant, in the small town of St. Catharine, you will be served a hearty breakfast.
Finally it's back to Sharm El Sheikh, where you will arrive back at your hotel around 13:00.
Tour Includes:
- Transfer by air-conditioned bus
- Admission to the St. Catherine's nature reserve
- Guide
- Mountain guide
- Flashlight
- Breakfast
Tour Excludes:
- Entrance to the monastery museum
- Camel ride on the mountain
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund
Meeting Point
- Your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
Things to bring:
- Passport valid for 6 months
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun block
- Sunglasses
Tour Schedule :
- Tour available: Daily
- Hotel pick-up: 21:00
- Hotel return: 13:00 Hrs. Next Day