Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike, St. Catherine Monastery, From Sharm
Description
Embark on an unforgettable day trip with a late-evening hotel pickup from Sharm El Sheikh, followed by a comfortable coach transfer to Mount Sinai. Begin a nighttime climb to the summit, ascending approximately 750 steps to reach the top in time to witness a breathtaking sunrise. After descending, visit the UNESCO-listed St. Catherine’s Monastery and explore its historic religious landmarks, including the Holy Valley. The tour concludes with a comfortable return to your Sharm El Sheikh hotel around 1:00 PM.
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Itinerary
Start your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in Sharm El Sheikh, traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a seamless round trip
Located at the base of Mount Sinai in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, St. Catherine’s Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s oldest continuously operating monasteries. Visitors are welcome, though it is advisable to confirm opening hours prior to arrival
Mount Sinai, also known as Jabal Musa, is located in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula near the town of Saint Catherine. Rising to 2,285 meters (7,497 feet), it is a prominent peak within a dramatic mountain range surrounded by even higher summits. Nearby Mount Catherine, the highest mountain in Egypt at 2,629 meters (8,625 feet), adds to the area’s striking landscape and natural significance.
The experience concludes with a comfortable, air-conditioned transfer back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and drop-off are available from any hotel or location within Sharm El Sheikh. Once we receive your hotel name or preferred meeting point, we will provide you with the exact pickup time.
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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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour guide provides full briefing before the climb. Local Bedouin mountain guide leads travelers safely to the summit as part of the standard experience.
Reviews(35)
We went to the monastery of St. Catherine,the trip was very educational,guide Mohamed does not speak Russian badly, told everything and showed,he did well) The monastery itself is very ancient and interesting, a holy place of begging, for once in my life you need to visit it, I am very pleased to have visited such a bright temple We stayed at the Jaz Fanara Hotel
Many thanks to Mohamed for a wonderful tour of the monastery of St. Catherine.
I am staying at the Concords hotel in Sharlm El Sheikh. Muhammad is an excellent person and provided professional services. I am very happy with the service he has provided
We had lovely tour guy name Muhammad he helped us to visit many historical place and was explaining everything about theire history was amazing thanks Muhammad
Double tree by hilton It was a very good and fun experience especially with the presence of the guide Mohammad Rossi, he was very helpful and made everything easy and clear.
Everything was beautiful. The trip to St. Catherine never disappoints. Thanks to Omar, our guide, who explained everything in detail and made us have fun!! Highly recommended! ❤️🥰🤩
We had a guide, Zakhar - that's an amazing accompaniment on the trip to the monastery! Good knowledge of Russian with a great sense of humor 👌We really enjoyed it! Thanks for this day 🫶
Everything really enjoyed, thank you very much to our guide Ahmed Ziz.
We were on a field trip to St. Catherine's Monastery. I really enjoyed it! Interesting and informative guide Ahmet Ziko narrated, thank you very much!
Good afternoon!Today we went on a tour to Catherine's Monastery.We were accompanied by Mohamed interemically told everything , understood and politely explained.Thank you for the interesting tour and wonderful guide!
