Mount Sinai Sunrise & St. Catherine Monastery Tour
Duration
15 Hours
Schedule
Daily apart from Sunday
Type
Group
Pickup
Hotel
Follow in the Footsteps of Moses and Witness a Sacred Sunrise
Embark on a spiritual overnight journey to Mount Sinai, where Moses is believed to have received the Ten Commandments. Climb the sacred mountain under a starry sky, guided by Bedouins, and witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Sinai Desert. After your descent, explore the historic St. Catherine Monastery—one of the oldest working monasteries in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—before enjoying relaxation and lunch in Dahab.
Why You’ll Love This Trip
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Experience the spiritual sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai.
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Walk the same path believed to have been taken by Prophet Moses.
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Visit the legendary St. Catherine Monastery, home to priceless icons and the world’s oldest active library.
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Enjoy a private, comfortable transfer and guidance from an expert Egyptologist.
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Relax with lunch and free time for shopping in Dahab.
Included/Excluded
- Pickup from / to hotel
- A/C modern vehicles
- Bedouin Guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch at high quality local restaurant
- Bottled water during transfers
- Taxes
- any non-mentioned activity
- Tipping
Tour Plan
10:30 PM – Pickup from Sharm El Sheikh
Your journey begins late in the evening with pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh by a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Travel approximately 3 hours through the desert landscape to reach the base of Mount Sinai.
2:00 AM – Climb Mount Sinai
Accompanied by a Bedouin guide, ascend Moses’ Mountain in the quiet of night. Upon reaching the summit, marvel at the spectacular sunrise as it paints the Sinai mountains and desert in golden hues—a truly unforgettable moment.
7:00 AM – Descent & Visit St. Catherine Monastery
Descend the mountain and continue to St. Catherine Monastery, nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai. Explore its historic chapels, ancient icons, mosaics, and manuscripts, as well as the legendary Burning Bush.
Late Morning – Transfer to Dahab
Drive to Dahab, a charming coastal town on the Red Sea. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and some free time to shop or relax before your return.
Afternoon – Return to Sharm El Sheikh
After a full day of spiritual exploration and discovery, transfer back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
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