16-Hour Moses Mountain Sunrise Hike from Sharm el-Sheikh

16 Hours Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek up the sacred Moses Mountain
02 Admire a magnificent sunrise view
03 Visit the famous Saint Catherine Monastery
04 See the chapel of the Holy Trinity at the summit

Sign up for an adventurous trekking trip to Moses Mountain in Egypt from Sharm el-Sheikh. Climb the rocky trails to the summit in time to witness a beautiful sunrise from the top. After descending, visit the famous Saint Catherine Monastery before returning to Sharm el-Sheikh.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine

Languages Arabic, English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Night Ascent of Moses Mountain and Saint Catherine Monastery

Depart from your hotel by comfortable bus in the evening after dinner.
Travel from Sharm el-Sheikh to Moses Mountain by tourist bus with an escort, arriving at about 02:30.
Climb Moses Mountain and reach the peak at dawn.
Enjoy hot drinks on the way up.
Watch the sunrise and visit the chapel of the Holy Trinity.
Descend from the mountain.
Enjoy breakfast at the Monastery Cafe.
Pay a respectful visit to Saint Catherine Monastery.
Return to Sharm el-Sheikh, arriving at about 13:00.

Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh 3 cities · 16 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfer from the hotel to the mountain and back with an accompanying person
A flashlight to help you climb the mountain at night
Bedouin, English-speaking, and Russian-speaking guide
All entrance tickets to Saint Catherine National Park and the monastery
Light breakfast

What's Not Included

Drinks at stops

What to bring

Foreign passport. It is not necessary to have a visa for this excursion; the Sinai stamp is enough.
Dry breakfast and water from the hotel. You can order these yourself at the reception the night before.
Comfortable clothing, headwear, and closed clothing are recommended.
Comfortable shoes are essential. Be sure to wear shoes with grooved soles, as this will make it much easier to walk on stones.
Water. One 0.5-litre bottle should be enough.
Do not take too much, as every kilogram of weight will burden you on the climb.
Sunglasses and a camera.
A small amount of money may be needed to buy hot tea or coffee on the way, rent a camel, or buy souvenirs from the monastery.