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Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine Monastery tour from Sharm El-Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh, Egyptby Available travel Egypt

  • 18 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh city, Then you will travel by air-conditioned vehicle for around 4 hours to reach Mount Sinai ( Muses mountain). When you arrive at Mount Sinai you will start your trekking tour to the sacred place where the Prophet Moses received the ten commandments from the God. Reach 2285 meters by climbing, then you will have 750 steps at the top of the mountain, strolling through the night (approx 2-3 hours depending on the customers). Then you will Visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and also it's one of the oldest monasteries of Christianity. It’s located in heart of Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1570 meters in the place where according to the tradition Moses saw the bush on fire which didn’t burn up. The Monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What's included

  • - Pick up and drop off services from/to your hotel.
  • - English Certificated Egyptologist tour guide.
  • - All transfers by Air Conditioned vehicle.
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Mount Sinai

    10 hours

    You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh city, Then you will travel by air-conditioned vehicle for around 4 hours to reach Mount Sinai ( Muses mountain). When you arrive at Mount Sinai you will start your trekking tour to the sacred place where the Prophet Moses received the ten commandments from the God. Reach 2285 meters by climbing, then you will have 750 steps at the top of the mountain, strolling through the night (approx 2-3 hours depending on the customers). Available to pay for a Camel ride Depending on the performance of the group, you may arrive at the summit earlier than expected. This will give you a chance to really relax and marvel at the rising sun slowly scattering across the mountains in all its splendor. While gazing at the sunrise, snap awesome photos or pray if you wish to, then begin the descent back down.

  2. 2

    Saint Catherine

    2 hours

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine's Monastery. It is the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world situated on the Sinai Peninsula along with Monastery of Saint Anthony which is located across the Red Sea in the desert of South Cairo. ****Notice; this tour is available every Thursday, Monday and Saturday every week, other days will be private tour 150$ extra. After you've finished touring the monastery, you can relax on the drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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