18-Hour Mount Sinai Sunrise Trek with Saint Catherine Monastery

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Watch the sunrise from the summit of Mount Moses
• 02 Trek up Mount Moses with an Egyptian tour guide
• 03 Visit Saint Catherine's Monastery, one of the world's oldest functioning monasteries
• 04 See the world's oldest continually operating library at Saint Catherine's Monastery

Set out in the dark on an 18-hour journey from Sharm el Sheikh to witness a beautiful sunrise from the summit of Mount Moses, 2629 m above sea level. Trek to the top with your Egyptian tour guide, then descend for a break near the monastery before visiting Saint Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest functioning monasteries in the world. The site also houses the world's oldest continually operating library.

Set out in the dark on an 18-hour journey from Sharm el Sheikh to witness a beautiful sunrise from the summit of Mount Moses, 2629 m above sea level.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 18 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine

Languages English, Italian, Polish, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mount Moses Sunrise Hike and Saint Catherine's Monastery

• Meet your tour guide and begin your guided tour.
• Arrive at the base of Mount Moses to start the hike to the summit with your Egyptian tour guide, with about 3 hours of walking.
• Enjoy a beautiful sunrise at the summit.
• Descend from the mountain, with a break for breakfast near the monastery. Breakfast is packed from the hotel.
• Explore the ancient Saint Catherine's Monastery. The site also houses the world's oldest continually operating library.
• Return to your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Egyptian tour guide

What's Not Included

• Breakfast and drinks

Know before you go

• Please carry your passport.
• Wear comfortable footwear and warm clothes.
• Pack a lunch.
• You don't need a visa for the trip; all you need is a stamp from the airport.
• In holy places, remember to dress appropriately. Women, men, and children should wear clothes covering their shoulders and knees.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Jabal Mousa, Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Jabal Mousa, Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.