Private Tour to Moses Mount & St Catherine from Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh, Egyptby Stepway Tours
- 18 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Arabic, Russian, English, Italian
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Overview
Embark on a captivating journey with your private group, starting around 8:30 PM from your hotel. A scenic 4-hour coach ride will lead you to the base of Moses Mountain, where an enchanting night climb of around 750 steps awaits. As the day breaks, stand atop Mount Sinai's summit, 2,285 meters above sea level, greeted by a breathtaking sunrise panorama. Descend towards the iconic St. Catherine Monastery, a 2–3-hour journey. Spend about 1 hour exploring the wonders within the monastery's walls—from an eleventh-century mosque to an Orthodox Greek monastery nestled like a fortress. Inside, discover Saint Catherine's revered remains, and outside, the sacred Holy Valley where Moses was instructed by God to remove his shoes, a testament to the holiness of the land. Return to the hotel around 2:00 PM, marking the end of an unforgettable journey of spirituality and history. This private tour is exclusively curated for your group, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience throughout.
What's included
- Private transportation
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Professional Bedouin Guide during climbing up the mountain.
- Entrance fee to St. Catherine National Park
- Camel ride (Optional around 20$)
- Monastery Museum / library (Optional around 4$)
- Wool Blanket rental at top on mount (Optional around 4$)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Sharm El Sheikh
4 hours
We'll pick you up from your hotel and kick off our adventure aboard a cozy, air-conditioned vehicle for a round trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Saint Catherine.
- 2
Mount Sinai
8 hours
Mount Sinai is a mountain on the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. It is also known as Jabal Musa. It is a 2,285-metre (7,497 ft), moderately high mountain near the city of Saint Catherine in the region known today as the Sinai Peninsula. It is surrounded on all sides by higher peaks in the mountain range of which it is a part. For example, it lies next to Mount Catherine which, at 2,629 m or 8,625 ft, is the highest peak in Egypt.
- 3
Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
30 min
Journey to the iconic St. Catherine Monastery Upon descent, we'll make our way to the iconic St. Catherine Monastery, nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the Sinai Peninsula.
- 4
Saint Catherine
4 hours
Bringing this unforgettable journey to a close, we will ensure your safe return to your Sharm El Sheikh hotel. You'll travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned vehicle on a round trip back.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup time start based on the hotel location. All pick up service will be from the main gates of the hotels, not from reception gates. All pickup service will be confirming the room number of the guest to avoid name duplication. Kindly get your passport & a copy of your passport including your visa with arrival stamp it’s Important in order to when need to check.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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