Mount Moses (Sunrise) & St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab
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At a glance
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Dahab, Egypt
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Dahab Safari Day Tours
Description
Travel through the night to Mount Sinai to climb the mountain at night to see sunrise from atop Moses' Mountain. Descent after dawm to visit one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, St. Catherine, built around the site of the Burning Bush.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, and Sun
- Start times
- 10:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 4–85)
- $45
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Mount Sinai
We start at 23:00 in the evening, driving for 2 hours to the monastery and the mountain. We start climbing the mountain at 01:00 with our guide. We can enjoy looking at the stars while waiting for sunrise time to go up the mountain is 2 and half hours each way. Enjoy an amazing early sunrise over the monastery
Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
After sunrise, we go down the mountain to visit the monastery of St. Catherine which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world, and also it’s one of the oldest monasteries of Christianity. It’s located in heart of the Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1570 meters in the place where according to the tradition Moses saw the bush on fire which didn’t burn up. The Monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery dates back to the age of the emperor Justinian 6th century. It was the same time of building an enclosure wall surrounding the monastery right now but the monastery was named Saint Catherine at the beginning of the 11th century in honor of saint Catherine, one of the earliest Alexandria Christian martyrs. It contains several monuments like the burning bush seen by Moses and the remarkable Icons Gallery. Then return back to your hotel in Dahab.
What's included
Included
Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up services from your hotel and return
Not included
Museum room ticket
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Food
Pickup Locations & Times
we will pick all the customers from Dahab hotels
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
8 reviews
How it compares in Dahab
- No. 8 by number of reviews among 103 tours in Dahab
- Starting price $45 is 53% below the typical $95 for tours of similar length in Dahab
Excurgo comparison of 103 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Mount Moses (Sunrise) & St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab take?
Mount Moses (Sunrise) & St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Mount Moses (Sunrise) & St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Dahab 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 Mount Moses (Sunrise) & St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 10:30 PM.
Can I cancel Mount Moses (Sunrise) & St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. we will pick all the customers from Dahab hotels Pickup points include Sababa hotel Dahab, New Dahab Bay hotel.
What languages is Mount Moses (Sunrise) & St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Mount Moses (Sunrise) & St. Catherine Monastery from Dahab worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Dahab Safari Day Tours.
Reviews(8)
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