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Tour Details

Duration	Day Trip
Tour Location	Sharm El Sheikh
Tour Availability	everyday
Pickup & Drop Off	Sharm El Sheikh hotels

Tour Including

Pick up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh hotels & return.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Private Egyptologist guide during the day trip.
Entrance fees for all Sightseeing mentioned.
All service charges.

Tour Excluding

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping.

Itinerary

Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

Depart from Sharm El Sheikh late at night in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and travel across the Sinai desert. Arrive at the base of Mount Sinai and begin the guided climb in the early hours. Hike to the summit to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Sinai Mountains, an awe-inspiring sight that travelers remember for a lifetime. After some rest and photos at the top, descend back to the base of the mountain. Continue to St. Catherine’s Monastery for a guided visit, exploring its religious treasures, historic chapels, and the site of the Burning Bush. After the tour, enjoy some free time before returning to Sharm El Sheikh, arriving by afternoon with unforgettable memories of this spiritual and cultural journey.

Tour Highlights

Highlights

Climb the sacred Mount Sinai, where tradition says Moses received the Ten Commandments

Witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Sinai Mountains in 2026

Explore St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world

See the legendary site of the Burning Bush with deep biblical significance

Discover ancient icons, manuscripts, and religious treasures preserved for centuries

Experience a journey that combines spirituality, history, and natural beauty in one unforgettable tour

Overview

Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most spiritual and historically rich experiences any traveler to Egypt can enjoy. This journey combines adventure, faith, and breathtaking landscapes, making it an unforgettable highlight of a trip in 2026. The tour begins with a late-night drive from Sharm El Sheikh, heading through the desert landscapes of the Sinai Peninsula. As travelers arrive at the base of Mount Sinai, the anticipation builds for the climb up the sacred mountain where, according to tradition, Moses received the Ten Commandments. The path to the summit is an extraordinary experience, offering a mix of rugged beauty, ancient history, and a sense of timeless spirituality that has attracted pilgrims for centuries. Reaching the top at dawn rewards visitors with one of the most spectacular sunrises in Egypt, painting the mountains and valleys in glowing shades of gold and red. It is a moment of peace and reflection that makes the entire climb worth every step.

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