Mount Sinai Climb and Private St. Catherine Tour
Walk the path of Moses, witness the sunrise from a sacred summit, and visit one of the oldest monasteries on Earth.
The Mount Sinai climb is among the most spiritually charged and visually rewarding experiences available from Sharm El Sheikh, combining a pre-dawn ascent of a 2,285-metre peak with a guided visit to the legendary Monastery of St. Catherine.
The climb begins in the early hours of the morning, allowing travelers to reach the summit just as daylight breaks over the surrounding Sinai desert. The view from the top stretches across rugged granite ridges and open valleys, offering a perspective that is difficult to find anywhere else in Egypt.
Following the descent, the tour continues to the Monastery of St. Catherine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has operated continuously since the sixth century. The visit includes the site of the Burning Bush and the Church of the Transfiguration, two landmarks of deep historical and religious significance.
A stop at a local restaurant in St. Catherine City provides a relaxed breakfast before the group transfers back to Sharm El Sheikh, completing a full-day journey that blends physical challenge with cultural discovery.
Tour Highlights
Watch the sunrise from the 2,285-metre summit of Mount Sinai after a guided night climb.
Follow the historically significant path used by pilgrims for centuries, including the final 700 steps to the peak.
Visit the Monastery of St. Catherine, one of the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monasteries in the world.
Stand beside the site of the Burning Bush, a revered landmark within the monastery grounds.
Explore the Church of the Transfiguration, home to Byzantine mosaics of exceptional historical value.
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included throughout the tour.
Itinerary
Your guide meets you at the lobby of your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. The drive to the base of Mount Sinai takes approximately three hours in an air-conditioned vehicle. A valid passport is required for this journey.
The guided climb begins at 02:00 am, ascending the main trail toward the summit at 2,285 metres. The path leads to a final section of 700 stone steps that brings you to the top of the mountain.
Reaching the top before dawn, you witness the sunrise over the Sinai Peninsula from one of the region's most iconic vantage points. The panoramic views across the desert landscape are a highlight of the entire experience.
After descending the mountain, the tour continues to the Monastery of St. Catherine. The visit includes the site of the Burning Bush and the Church of the Transfiguration.
A stop at a local restaurant in St. Catherine City provides time for breakfast before the group begins the return drive. Arrival back in Sharm El Sheikh is expected between 01:30 pm and 02:00 pm.
What Is Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide
- Guided night ascent of Mount Sinai
- Guided visit to the Monastery of St. Catherine
- Breakfast at a local restaurant in St. Catherine City
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
Not Included
- Optional camel ride to the 700 steps (payable locally)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Any items of a personal nature
Important Information
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