Moses Mountain “Mount Sinai” & St. Catherine Night Trip
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Sharm el Sheikh
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Duration
17 Hours -
Available days:
Available Every Day -
Adults
35 £ -
Children
20 £ -
Pickup Time
20:00
Tour Highlights:
Experience one of the most spiritual and breathtaking adventures in Egypt — the Moses Mountain (Mount Sinai) & St. Catherine Monastery Night Trip.
This journey takes you to one of the holiest sites in the world, sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Located about 230 km from Sharm El Sheikh, Mount Sinai stands at 2,285 meters above sea level and is traditionally known as the place where Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments.
⭐ Tour Program
✔️ Pickup from Sharm El Sheikh – 20:00 PM
You will be picked up from your hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
The journey to St. Catherine takes around 3 hours, including a short 15-minute rest stop.
⭐ Climbing Mount Sinai
Arriving at the foot of the mountain, your guide will brief you before the midnight climb begins.
You must be reasonably fit and prepared for the ascent. We provide torches for visibility.
🔸 Climbing Notes:
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Comfortable walking shoes recommended
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Warm clothing is essential (especially in winter)
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Camels can take you two-thirds of the way
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Final 700 steps must be climbed on foot
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Blanket rental at the summit is optional and helps local Bedouin families
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Several tea & snack stops available along the path
⭐ Sunrise on the Summit of Mount Sinai
At the top, enjoy one of the most stunning sunrises in the world, overlooking endless mountains of the Sinai desert.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual moment.
⭐ Saint Catherine’s Monastery
After descending, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Catherine’s Monastery — the oldest working Christian monastery on earth, built around 550 AD.
Highlights include:
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The Burning Bush
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Ancient icons and manuscripts
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Greek Orthodox Cathedral
⏱ Opening Hours:
08:45 AM – 11:45 AM
(Closed Fridays, Sundays, and during Coptic holidays)
A light snack will be offered before departure.
⭐ Back to Sharm El Sheikh
After the monastery visit, you will head back to Sharm, arriving around 14:00.
Additional Information:
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Minimum age: 10+
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Warm clothes are required at night
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Long walking distances
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Not recommended for people with knee/back issues
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Comfortable hiking shoes necessary
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Bring snacks and water for the climb
Included in the price:
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Air-conditioned transportation
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Tour guide
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Breakfast
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Entrance tickets
Not Included in the price:
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Drinks
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Personal expenses
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Camel rides
What to take with you:
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Warm clothing
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Hiking shoes
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Torch / flashlight
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Water & snacks
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Camera
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Cash for camel rides & tips
Questions & Answers:
Moderate to difficult. Camels can help for most of the way except the last 700 steps.
Yes, very cold especially before sunrise. Warm clothing is required.
Minimum age recommended is 10 years.
No. It is closed on Fridays, Sundays, and Coptic holidays.
Watching the sunrise from the summit — unforgettable.
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