2-Day Mount Sinai Summit Hike from Saint Catherine with Sunrise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Climb the historical and symbolic Mountain of Moses
• 02 See the Elajas (Elijah's) Basin
• 03 Explore the Hermit Caves
• 04 Visit Saint Catherine Monastery
• 05 Spend a night under the stars
• 06 Watch a stunning sunrise from the summit

Climb the historical and symbolic "Mountain of Moses," see the Elajas (Elijah's) Basin, and watch a stunning sunrise from the summit. This 2-day experience also includes exploring the Hermit Caves, visiting Saint Catherine Monastery, and spending a night under the stars.

Climb the historical and symbolic "Mountain of Moses," see the Elajas (Elijah's) Basin, and watch a stunning sunrise from the summit.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

St. Catherine Village, Elajas Basin and Hermit Caves

• Depart from St. Catherine village and begin the climb up Elajas Basin.

• Have lunch and then explore the Hermit Caves.

• Spend the night under the stars.

2

Day 02

Sunrise Hike and Monastery Visit

• Leave the camp early in the morning and climb for about 30 minutes to see a glorious sunrise.

• After sunrise, head back to the camp.

• Have breakfast and come down the steps to the Monastery for a visit.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Egyptian guide

• Food

• Camels

• Water

• Camping facility

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Saint Catherine, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Egypt

Tour start

St Catherine, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.