Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Moses Mountain Hike and St. Catherine Monastery Tour

2 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb the sacred Moses Mountain with an expert Bedouin guide
02 Pay respects at the famous St. Catherine Monastery
03 Enjoy breathtaking views from the summit at sunrise
04 Discover the Biblical significance of this revered spiritual site

Drive from Cairo to Saint Catherine for an overnight stay before climbing the sacred Moses Mountain in the early morning with a Bedouin guide. Visit the famous St. Catherine Monastery, one of the most renowned monasteries in the world, and enjoy breathtaking views from the summit. This 2-day journey offers insight into the Biblical significance of one of Egypt's most revered spiritual sites.

You will be accompanied by a Bedouin guide, an expert who will guide you as you climb the sacred mountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saint Catherine

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cairo to Saint Catherine Overnight Journey

Meet your tour guide and get picked up from your hotel in Cairo by a modern air-conditioned vehicle, then drive to Saint Catherine for about 6 hours.
Check in to your hotel, relax, and stay overnight.

Meals: Dinner

Day 02

Moses Mountain Climb and St. Catherine Monastery Visit

In the early morning at 02:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Moses Mountain. You will be accompanied by a Bedouin guide, an expert who will guide you as you climb the sacred mountain.
After climbing the mountain and descending at about 7:00 am, you will be guided to visit St. Catherine Monastery, which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world. The monastery was dedicated to one of Alexander's rulers, St. Catherine.
After that, you will have breakfast at the hotel and drive back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Where this trip takes you

Moses Mountain at sunrise, St. Catherine Monastery, Saint Catherine

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up service from your hotel in Cairo and back
Transfer to Saint Catherine and back by private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation in Saint Catherine for 1 night at a 4-star hotel on a half-board basis
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
English-speaking Egyptian guide during your trip
Bottled water during your trip
Bedouin guide during the mountain climb
All taxes and service charges