Mount Sinai Climb & St. Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm
Description
The Mount Sinai tour from Sharm is one of the most beautiful experiences in Egypt. This is a true desert adventure, not just a religious trip. Test your abilities and enjoy one of the most stunning sunrises of your life. Mount Sinai, where Moses received the commandments, radiates a unique energy that will not disappoint mystical travelers or adventurers hunting for breathtaking landscapes. We depart at night to reach the summit in time for sunrise. At 2,285 meters (7,497 ft) above sea level, the ascent is a nighttime trekking challenge. **Alternatively (for an extra charge),** you can take the "Camel Trial" (a characteristic camel ride) part of the way up. At the foot of the mountain stands St. Catherine's Monastery, an exceptional place of peace and retreat.
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Itinerary
The Mount Sinai tour begins in the evening. After dinner at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, our local guide will pick you up in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle to begin one of the most beautiful excursions available from Sharm. The journey from Sharm El Sheikh to Mount Sinai will take approximately 3 hours.
Once you reach the foot of the mountain your excursion to the summit of Mount Sinai. During the climb you will be accompanied by an expert Bedouin alpine guide who will take you to the top of Monte from where you can admire a wonderful sunrise that will illuminate the surrounding desert. Indeed, Mount Sinai is the highest peak in Egypt and with its spectacular 2285 meters above sea level it will offer you one of the most beautiful experiences to do from Sharm, in close contact with nature. The excursion to Mount Sinai offers you the opportunity to visit a place of peace and silence and to attend one of the most beautiful sunrises in the world.
After admiring the sunrise from Mount Sinai, the excursion continues with a visit to St. Catherine's Monastery. Early in the morning, you will begin the descent toward the monastery, the oldest Christian monastery in the world, built in 550 AD. Here, you will admire the Holy Burning Bush, the Chapel of the Transfiguration Church, Moses' Well (where it is said he met his beloved wife), the library, and a vast collection of artifacts, icons, and historical manuscripts. We are sure you will love this Mount Sinai excursion and that this amazing experience will remain in your heart as one of the best memories of your vacation in Egypt.
Important Trekking & Fitness Requirement: To complete the Mount Sinai excursion without issues, you must be reasonably fit and physically prepared for trekking. We recommend comfortable clothing and sturdy trekking shoes; we will provide you with a flashlight. This Mount Sinai excursion is a strenuous climb and **is not recommended** for young children, pregnant travelers, or anyone with back problems, heart conditions, or difficulty trekking.
Return to Sharm el Sheikh: Finally, after a strenuous but exciting and adventurous journey, we will return to Sharm El Sheikh at approximately 2:00 PM (14:00). **Private Sunset Tour Option:** It is also possible to visit Mount Sinai during the day to climb the mountain and watch the sunset from the summit. Our agency can also provide this as a private tour, tailored to your schedule and needs.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour begins in the evening. After dinner at your hotel, our local guide will pick you up in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle to begin the journey. The drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Mount Sinai will take approximately 3 hours
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(16)
It was the most difficult climb I did in my life!! Keep in mind you will be going up at night , they give you a flash light , but it looks like a toy more than a real one! Take one! Or even better the one you put in your head so you will have hands free for walking sticks!! (You need them) I was surprised people did not have them and it was very difficult and rocky the climb, get ready for 5 hours going up, with very short breaks to drink water , I am 61 years old and I trained for 3 moth to go up!! It was for me a espiritual experience and I was saying prayers while I was climbing , but there are beduins with camels walk next to you trying to rent you the camel , although I said no thank you , they do not let you go, they insisted for hours!! Very annoying , then you have to climb 750 rocks steps , camels can not go up at that point !! They have 3 guides , one in front with the fast and youngest people , one in the middle , one on the back ,, with the slowest. In the last two hours I did not see nobody !! And we were 5 or 6 lady’s going up ourselves ! No guides, and some beduins offer help but for a fee… their flashlight do not work at that time ! On the top you can rent a blanket to go even higher to wait for the sunrise ! I recommended you rent it because it’s very cold and windy , I took a poncho with not weight and wind blew it on my face !!!!… I recommended go to the Sinai mountain, not necessarily this tour. Take good highking shoes, walking poles, head flashlight , cash money , good layers clothe and good coat!! I washed an amazing sunset there , but too much time to enjoyed it because you have now to get down!!!, I paid a beduins to help me with the 760 steps going down and I got the last camel to get to the Catherine monastery where the rest of the group was !! If I come back I will hire the private tour to go during day time and enjoy the place not just trying to find the rest of the group!!
Hi Mariela, First of all, wow! Climbing Mount Sinai at 61 is an incredible achievement, and we are truly honored that you chose us for such a "once in a lifetime" spiritual experience. Your determination is inspiring to our entire team! We also want to thank you for your honest feedback. Providing a seamless experience is what we strive for, and we’ve taken your notes regarding the guides’ positioning and the Bedouin interactions very seriously. We are already reviewing our coordination on the trail to ensure our guests feel supported every single step of the way, especially during those final hours before sunrise. We love your practical tips! You’re absolutely right—good hiking shoes, a headlamp, and layers are "must-haves" for this trek. For your next visit, we’d love to arrange a private day-tour for you as you mentioned; it’s a completely different (and much more relaxed) way to soak in the beauty of the monastery and the mountain at your own pace. Thank you for being part of the Sharm Station family. We hope to see you again soon for a new adventure! Warm regards, The Sharm Station Team
We were supposed to have a van for 6ben8instead of being loaded into a late arriving bus. We were supposed to have the Italian-speaking guide and he wasn't there. The Bedouin guide who accompanied us on Sinai was bstat embarrassing the only blast era.quellomdinfarci stop along the way nx buy local products. We arrived among the last emails on the summit when everyone had already occupied the best seats thanks to the continuous stops of the Bedouin guide. An experience that wasn't supposed to be mystical turned out to be a nightmare
Gentile Anna, Grazie per aver condiviso il tuo feedback. Desideriamo chiarire alcuni punti per correttezza verso i nostri standard di qualità. In primo luogo, la prenotazione riguardava un tour collettivo (Shared Tour) e non un servizio privato, come specificato nella descrizione; per questo motivo il trasporto avviene con mezzi di gruppo. Confermiamo inoltre che un accompagnatore parlante italiano era regolarmente presente per assistere il gruppo durante tutta l’escursione. Per quanto riguarda la scalata, collaboriamo esclusivamente con guide beduine locali che vantano almeno 15 anni di esperienza sul Monte Sinai, garantendo la massima professionalità e sicurezza. Le soste lungo il percorso non sono una scelta opzionale della guida, ma rappresentano una consuetudine fissa e parte integrante del programma, necessaria per permettere a tutti i partecipanti di riposare e vivere l'esperienza in modo autentico. Ci dispiace che la natura di questo tour non abbia soddisfatto le tue aspettative personali, ma confermiamo che il servizio è stato erogato secondo gli alti standard che contraddistinguono Sharm Station. Cordiali saluti, Il Team di Sharm Station"
Great experience, tour operator available and prepared, ready to provide beautiful adventures and meet the demands of travelers. Highly recommended
It was a beautiful unique experience with the guide Muhammed Gamal who made us understand Egypt and its history a kind person and prepared living advice
Nice hike to St Catherine's. A wonderful guided tour in the company of Mahmoud who guided us admirably in one of the oldest monasteries in the world and in a very professional way guided us in the path of Moses. Then a nice walk to the Dahab market. Not to be missed. :)
It was a fantastic trip, great guides and amazing excursions at great prices. I highly recommend it.
fantastic experience, we took lots of photos, the view was spectacular and the guide Mahmood very good and nice
The sailors are very reliable speak very good Italian explain everything nice for snorkeling is very easy to do the dive for beginners ahmed explains very well and everything very safe and all the rest very good drinks on board and cooking then the visit to the island very suggestive crystal clear sea and white sand
We booked all the excursions through them, super organized, experienced guides and always disponibili.Ci felt pampered and followed in all our activities.
Very nice and very helpful guides the tours are complete and very exciting are very precise people, from the first to the last known Guide give added value to the holiday here sharm
