Full-Day Tour Mount Sinai Hike and St Catharine's Monastery
Sharm el Sheikh, Egyptby Sun 'N Fun Sharm
- 14 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 100 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Arabic, English, Italian
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Overview
The Mount Moses Hike and St Catherine's Monastery Tour is the perfect way to experience the majestic beauty of Sinai. This exciting one-day tour starts with a hike through the biblical desert, where Moses is said to have reached the mountain of God. There you'll be rewarded with a stunning sunrise overviewing of the mountains. After your hike, you will be taken to visit the beautiful and historical St. Catherine's Monastery, which is one of the oldest monastery to continually exist. Inside, you'll have a chance to learn more about the history of this special place, which is home to some of the earliest documents of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. By the end of your visit, you'll leave with an appreciation for both the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage that Egypt has to offer. This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, so there's something for everyone to enjoy, If you don't want to hike you can opt in for a camel ride all the way up the mountain.
What's included
- A Bottled Water and a Soft Drink
- Bedouin Guide for the Hike
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transfer From/To your Hotel in Sharm
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified Guide
- Entrance Fees to St Catherine's National Park
- Camel Ride
- Blanket rental on Mount Sinai
- Drinks & Snacks
Itinerary
- 1
Sharm El Sheikh
3 hours
Your Journey will start at approx. 8:30 pm where our AC Minibus will pick you up from your Hotel in Sharm and start the journey to St Catharine's National Park
- 2
Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
2 hours
At St. Catherine’s Monastery, you will see the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in Egypt, where you'll see stunning frescoes, a mosque, a church, the burning bush, icons, manuscripts and other treasures. Located high above the Sinai desert this medieval monastery was built during the Byzantine Empire, it has been home to monks since its founding and is still a thriving Christian community today.
- 3
Mount Sinai
6 hours
Hiking Mount Sinai experience will allow you to explore the highest peaks of Mount Sinai and gaze into the magnificent Eastern Desert, while viewing the best sunrise. During the hike you can opt in for a Camel ride.
- 4
Saint Catherine
3 hours
After the tour of the Monestery we'll start our journey back to Sharm El Sheikh, where our AC Minibus will drop you off at your Hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Our Reservations Department will send you the pickup details on WhatsApp a day before the tour.
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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