Egypt · Hiking

Mount Sinai Climb And St Catherine Monastery From Sharm El Sheikh

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Saint Catherine. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb Mount Sinai at night and reach the summit for sunrise
  • 02 Enjoy panoramic views from one of Egypt’s most famous sacred mountains
  • 03 Visit St. Catherine Monastery after the descent
  • 04 See the Transfiguration Church, the Burning Bush, and the well of the prophet Moses
  • 05 Travel with round-trip hotel transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • 06 Bedouin guide support during the mountain climb
  • 07 Option to rent a camel for part of the ascent
  • 08 Handheld flashlight included

Climb Mount Sinai through the night and reach the summit in time for sunrise on this guided excursion from Sharm el Sheikh. This memorable journey combines a rewarding mountain hike with one of Egypt’s most significant religious sites, offering sweeping early-morning views from the peak where Moses is traditionally believed to have received the Ten Commandments.

After descending the mountain, continue to St. Catherine Monastery to visit key sacred landmarks including the Transfiguration Church, the Burning Bush, and the well of the prophet Moses. With round-trip hotel transport, an air-conditioned vehicle, and guiding support during the climb, this tour is a convenient way to experience both Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine in a single trip.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

What to expect

Stop At: Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Red Sea and Sinai

This tour is a bus trip to the most famous mountain on Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh in the late evening and transferred for 3 hours to Moses Mountain.

The trip starts around 19:30-21:00 from your hotel. Ends around 14:00.

Our tips:

- be ready for a cold weather on the top and take with you heavy clothes (gloves, hat, jacket);

- you can take hot drinks with you in thermo cup and some snacks. The prices on the mountain are "touristic".

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine Egypt

At 02.00am you will then start the 3-hour climb of 2,285m up the mountain guided by one of our guides. You can climb by following a long path which leads to 700 steps. This takes you to the top of the mountain on time for the sunrise where you can enjoy a beautiful view. If you feel you can't climb the mountain , there is option to rent a camel, but the last part of the route - 750 steps to the top you have to walk.

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Saint Catherine, Saint Catherine, Red Sea and Sinai

After getting down from the mount sinai, you will be met with your guide by the gate of the monastery, where you will visit the transfiguration Church, the burning Bush the well of the prophet Moses.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Red Sea and Sinai

Bringing this unforgettable journey to a close, we will ensure your safe return to your Sharm El Sheikh hotel. You'll travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned vehicle on a round trip back.

Duration: 2 hours

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Saint Catherine. 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle , Hotel Pick up & Drop off
  • Mousses Mountain + St.Catherine Monastery
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
  • Handheld Flashlight

What's Not Included

Government entrance fee of €10 per person is not included and must be paid separately.

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We Offer free round trip Transfer from Sharm Hotels. Kindly advise Hotel name & Room number to inform Hotel Security. The exact pickup time will be communicated before the trip

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Saint Catherine.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Saint Catherine.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Saint Catherine..

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