Day 01
Hotel Pickup in Sharm El-Sheikh
Kindly bring your passport, as we will pick you up from the hotel lobby.
Egypt · Religious & Spiritual
20-Hour Mount Sinai Hike and Saint Catherine Monastery Tour
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Watch sunrise from Mount Sinai within the clouds
- 02 Visit Saint Catherine Monastery, the oldest continuously running monastery in history
- 03 See the site of the "burning bush," where God spoke to Prophet Moses
- 04 Explore the monastery museum and its historic Jewish and Christian collections
Embrace the skies on one of the most beautiful mountains in Asia on a tour designed to ensure a perfect experience and privacy during your visit to the historical holy mountain and the Sacred Valley of Prophet Moses. This journey also includes a visit to Saint Catherine Monastery, the oldest continuously running monastery in history, and the site of the "burning bush," the holy place where God spoke to Prophet Moses. Exploring the monastery museum is a privilege, offering one of the oldest collections in the history of the Jewish and Christian religions.
Watch the sunrise from within the clouds - a magnificent and memorable time.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
20 Hours
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Yes
Cities
Sharm el Sheikh, Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Midnight Arrival and Mount Sinai Hike
Shortly after midnight, we should begin the hike up Mount Sinai.
Day 03
Sunrise Above the Clouds
Watch the sunrise from within the clouds - a magnificent and memorable time.
Day 04
Saint Catherine Monastery and the Burning Bush
Enjoy your morning coffee at this holy site and visit the 6th-century monastery, where you can witness the spirituality of the land.
The Justinian Basilica of Transfiguration is a joy to behold for both sight and spirit.
Day 05
Scenic Return to Sharm El-Sheikh
We end our adventure with one of the most beautiful road trips in Egypt. We will take our time and document our adventure with beautiful photos along the way.
Where this trip takes you
Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine Monastery, the Burning Bush
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- A private 2022 or 2023 car with a driver
- Tourist guide (myself)
- Native hiker guide
- All legal permits for the tourist program
- Tickets to the city of Saint Catherine
What's Not Included
- Shopping
- Tipping
What to bring
- Passport
- Heavy clothes
- Suitable shoes for trekking
- Money
- Flashlight
- Water and nutrition snacks
Know before you go
- Enjoy couples packages for lunch in a different 3rd city and sightseeing (Dahab, Sharm, Saint Catherine)!
- A perfect ecosystem city visit to the most famous health camp in Sinai.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 20 hours finish where they began, in Sharm El-Sheikh.
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