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Mount Sinai & St. Catherine

Mount Sinai & St. Catherine

Experience a Mount Sinai Tour from Sharm Like No Other Join us for an awe-inspiring Mount Sinai tour from Sharm El Sheikh — where history, spirituality, and nature meet. See the sunrise from the summit where Moses received the Ten Commandments and explore the sacred St. Catherine Monastery. You'll be picked up from your hotel around 9:00 PM in an air-conditioned vehicle. After a scenic 3-hour drive to Catherine City (delays possible due to convoys), you’ll arrive at the foot of Mount Sinai. The climb begins! Trek 7 km with an additional 500 stone steps to the summit, a journey...

  • From £ 35 / Adult
  • From £ 25 / Child
  • Pickup: 9:00 pm
  • Availability - Sun, Wed & Friday
  • Duration - 16 hours
  • Drop Off: 1:30 pm next day

Overview

Experience a Mount Sinai Tour from Sharm Like No Other

Join us for an awe-inspiring Mount Sinai tour from Sharm El Sheikh — where history, spirituality, and nature meet. See the sunrise from the summit where Moses received the Ten Commandments and explore the sacred St. Catherine Monastery.

You’ll be picked up from your hotel around 9:00 PM in an air-conditioned vehicle. After a scenic 3-hour drive to Catherine City (delays possible due to convoys), you’ll arrive at the foot of Mount Sinai.

The climb begins! Trek 7 km with an additional 500 stone steps to the summit, a journey of roughly 3 hours. Once at the top, take a break and witness a truly unforgettable sunrise over the desert mountains.

After descending, visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest functioning monasteries in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Greek Orthodox chapel, admire ancient icons, and see the Burning Bush.

Our guide — a certified Egyptologist — will accompany you throughout the tour, providing fascinating insight into biblical history.

Highlights of the Mount Sinai Tour:

  • Hike up Mount Sinai at night

  • Watch the sunrise from the summit

  • Visit St. Catherine Monastery

  • See the Burning Bush and sacred icons

Prefer more adventures? Discover our Quad Biking Safari in Sharm or Safari 5 in 1 Desert Excursion.

Tour Include

  • All transfers by A-C Van
  • English speaking guide
  • Italian speaking guide
  • Bedouin guide for mount climbing
  • Entrance Fees

Tour Exclude

  • Camel ride on the mountain "optional"

Extra Tips

  • The trip is not difficult at all! The path is fairly level and well-trodden. There’s lots of stops on the way so you’ll get plenty of chances to catch your breath. If you do find yourself struggling, or you just fancy the experience, feel free to hire a camel or a donkey and relax as your taken up the mountain!
  • Tailor-made private tours and packages can be arranged for larger groups upon request

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Recommendation

  • Breakfast Box
  • Warm cloths if in winter
  • Sport shoes or trainers

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