Mount Sinai (or Mount Moses) is the most famous mountain in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt.
According to the Bible, God appeared to Moses on this mountain and gave the Ten Commandments.
On this mountain there is also the Monastery of St Catherine.
It is located at an altitude of 1570 meters in the valley between the mountains of Musa, Catherine and Safsaf.
The monastery was built during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian (527-565).
Schedule & prices
Runs
Wed, Fri, and Sun
Start times
8:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 12–70)
$30
Child (ages 5–11)
$30
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery
Pickup included
Itinerary
Dahab
480 min
Rest on the way in Dahab city
our transfer for two way ( go and back ) its will be 8 hours for that we will be rest in Dahab city for 30 min.
Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
Admission included30 min
after descending from Mount Moses, we will visit St. Catherine's Monastery - an Orthodox monastic center whose history has been uninterrupted since the 6th century. It has been located in the middle of the Sinai desert for 1,400 years since it was built during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian (527-565). And the founder of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad, and the Arab caliphs, and the Turkish sultans, and even Napoleon himself patronized the monastery, which prevented it from being plundered. Throughout its long history, the monastery has never been captured or destroyed
Saint Catherine
480 min
,Mount Sinai Climb
After about 8 hours with transfer you will arrive to the mountain begins.
You will be accompanied by a Bedouin guide who will take you up the mountain.
Be sure to wear comfortable and light shoes, take warm clothes with you (jacket, windbreaker, pants, socks, hat), because before dawn at an altitude of more than 2200 meters it is very cold and a light backpack is comfortable for things and water.
You will climb Mount Moses along a wide path, first along a serpentine, then along 750 steps. When you reach the top, you can enjoy the view of the sunrise.
What's included
Included
flash lights for night lighting
Stop to buy holy icons in Saint Catherine
visit monastery St. Catherine 30 MIN
Air-conditioned vehicle
Accompanying guide throughout the trip
Not included
Entrance Fees of national park of St. Catherine
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait for our guide in front of the main gate of your hotel
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
20 reviews
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Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery take?
holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery lasts about 16–17 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this Sharm el Sheikh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 8:00 PM.
How much does holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $30, adults from $30.
Can I cancel holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please wait for our guide in front of the main gate of your hotel Pickup points include Ocean Club Sharm EL Sheikh, Le Royale Collection Luxury Resort Sharm El Sheikh.
What languages is holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is holy mount sinai climb & St Catherine monastery worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by dar El Salam Tours.
Reviews(20)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Loredana_D
September 30, 2025 · via Viator
Nice but...
Very nice hike. Organization instead a little rough on travel and driving to the monastery. Delay to pick up and driving who did not speak good Italian. Very fast visit and insufficient information: guided tour so almost useless. Instead the guide in Russian was very good, I spoke in English on the way back, too bad I do not know Italian.
Operator response
Grazie per il commento e il consiglio.
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Andrej_T
July 13, 2025 · via Viator
Great experience
Although there were some obastacles (The pick up organisation was a bit rocky, monastery was closed for the day), we managed to have an amazing experience. A few tips before going on this trip: the Bedouins will try to sell you ponchos or rent out blankets close to the summit claiming that the temperatures are freezing. However, I managed with just a t-shirt (in mid July) but some might find it a bit chilly up there, just bring a hoodie or a light fleece sweater. Bring a lot of water with you and a head torch for a more hands-free experience. The icons at the gallery right when you arrive in St.Catherine’s are outrageously priced, try buying them at the monastery or at one of the local’s shops right outside the security checkpoint. Enjoy!
Operator response
Thank you Mr. Andrej about your amazing review and we wish you happy with us , and i hope you understand about monastery was closed this is not in our hand
i hope you book with us anther experience ( dar el salaam tour ) and we be great and good with you
thank you
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Relax23948564790
March 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Sunrise arabian beach resort in sharm el-Sheikh
I went to sunrise arabian beach resort. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Its nice to meet to Ali in reception who is so caring and friendly and helpful. In main restaurant Khalid who was like my little brother who knew what we like and he is there and always smiling. In Indian restaurant parminder who ask us every morning what we like to eat for dinner and he made it for us he made us feel that we are at our second home. And all the staff help us so much with our mum who is disabled. We loved it so much we were there twice within month. And hopefully going back in October with big family. To see our second family in sunrise arabian beach resort.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
thank so much and wish book with us again very soon
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milosf265
January 15, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A new adventure cannot be compared to any other trip.
A completely different trip.
Saw something new and had a completely new experience. Very tiring but it was worth it.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review 😊.We try do happy all our guests ☺️☺️☺️
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490brandien
June 4, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Honest company, quick response to last minute cancellation.
We had to do a last minute cancellation due to an issue and the company worked tirelessly with us to help coordinate a cancellation even though it was outside the regular window.
We really appreciated their understanding and willingness to help us navigate the cancellation process.
Prior to the cancellation, Natalia, was very quick to respond to questions, make suggestions regarding what to pack and even texted to remind us to order our breakfast boxes the day of our trip.
Finding a reputable company can sometimes be daunting when looking for tours but this company really stood out in how quickly they communicated and the transparency.
Natalia insured we were connected to her supervisor Talaat who has helped us navigate planning tours with them out of Cairo and made sure our cancellation went seamlessly.
10/10 recommended
Operator response
thank you so much, and we hope see you soon book wiht us again
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ronya727
June 3, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
A day to mount Sinai and Saint Catherine
It was amazing! The city is so beautiful. The peak of the mountain is worth it. The guide was so helpful and friendly. The bedouin guide was a very nice guy with beautiful information and knowledge.
Operator response
thank you so much about your good comment and hope see you soon with us again
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khalidaN1509WX
April 25, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
St. Catherine and Dahab Tour
I contact As Salam Tours for a rush tour during Eid Holidays, they set me up with everything I wanted to do with my family and at a bargain price specially considering it’s Eid holiday
Operator response
Thank you for the good review, and we always strive for your satisfaction, and we hope that you will recommend us to all your friends
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kolanum
April 15, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Thanks for providing us
We booked Moses Mountain 🏔️ trip by El Salam Tour, Egypt. Mountain Sinai also known as Jabal Moses, it is mountain 🏔️ of the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. The place where according Koran, Bible and another religion books Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments. Especially thanks to El Salam Tour, for their private transfer, guide and professional teamwork
Operator response
thank u from your review. We happy what u enjoyed with us!!!!!
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5sinanh
April 14, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
It was beautiful trip
We booked Safari Tour by tourism company El Salam Tour. The organizer was very friendly. They follwed us and take care of us from beginning until the end of our trip. Dahab Safari tour was amazing and fantastic, we paln to visit Egypt by El Salam Tour on this Summer again. Thank You El Salam Tour. You are Super!
Operator response
thank you very much
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Ekeatakelly
April 14, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
I enjoyed the climbing of the mountain and everything was perfect.
It was a beautiful experience, and a great trip. I had lots of fun and meet with new amazing people.
Operator response
Thank you about your feed back for our experience ☺️ hope you with us every time
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