Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike and St Catherine Monastery Tour
Description
Embark on a spiritual and adventurous journey with a Mount Sinai sunrise hike and a guided visit to the St. Catherine Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh. Start your climb in the cool predawn hours and reach the 2,285-meter summit in time to watch the breathtaking sunrise over the Sinai Mountains. At the peak, admire the historic chapel and mosque before descending to explore the 6th-century St. Catherine’s Monastery, built at the site where Moses is believed to have seen the Burning Bush. With round-trip hotel transfers, expert guides, and the option to ride a camel part of the way, this tour combines natural beauty, history, and spiritual heritage—making it one of the most unmissable excursions in Sharm El Sheikh.
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Itinerary
Experience a breathtaking Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh. Your journey begins with hotel pickup around 7:30 PM and a comfortable drive through the Sinai Desert to the base of the sacred mountain. Around 2:00 AM, start your guided hike (or choose an optional camel ride most of the way) to reach the 2,285m summit just in time to watch the magical sunrise over the Sinai Mountains. After descending at sunrise, visit the UNESCO World Heritage St. Catherine Monastery—home to the Burning Bush and priceless Christian relics—before returning to Sharm El Sheikh around 12:00 PM. This unforgettable adventure combines spirituality, history, and natural beauty, making it one of the top-rated Sharm El Sheikh excursions.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will contact you one day before your tour date to collect the required information, including your room number , and to provide you with the exact pick-up time via WhatsApp We offer hotel pickup and drop-off. Please wait outside the main entrance or in the hotel lobby at the confirmed pickup time. Our driver will be holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.
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 a high level of physical fitness
- What to Bring Warm layered clothing (it gets very cold before sunrise) Comfortable walking/sport shoes Water and light snacks Cash (optional camel ride only accepts cash) Extra jacket or scarf for the summit A photo of your passport for monastery security
