๐ Panoramica e descrizione del tour
Travel from Sharm El Sheikh at night for a journey to Mount Moses and St. Catherine. The mountain walk takes place after dark, with the aim of reaching the highest point before daybreak and seeing the sun rise above the Sinai landscape.
Following the descent, the itinerary moves on to St. Catherineโs Monastery. Here, the visit covers several religious and historical points, among them the Burning Bush.
โจ Punti salienti dell'esperienza
- โ ๐ Leave Sharm El Sheikh in the evening for an overnight excursion
- โ ๐๏ธ Walk up Mount Moses after dark
- โ ๐ Be at the mountain top as the sun rises
- โ ๐๏ธ Look out over the Sinai mountain landscape from above
- โ ๐ช A camel can be booked for a section of the way up
- โ ๐ฅ See the Burning Bush during the monastery visit
- โ โช Spend time at St. Catherineโs Monastery
- โ ๐ง A Bedouin mountain guide joins you for the ascent
- โ ๐ Transportation begins and ends at your Sharm El Sheikh hotel
๐บ๏ธ Programma del tour
๐ Evening Transfer to Mount Moses
Pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh is approximately 20:00โ21:00, depending on your hotel location. Travel around 130 km by air-conditioned vehicle toward Mount Moses and present your original passport and one photocopy at the checkpoint.
๐๏ธ Night Ascent of Mount Moses
Meet your local Bedouin guide and begin the nighttime ascent of Mount Moses, which reaches 2,285 metres above sea level. The climb usually takes around 2โ3.5 hours, depending on your pace, with the final section completed on foot.
๐ช Camel Ride โ Optional
If you would like to reduce part of the walking distance, you can add a camel ride for $25 per person. The camel covers only part of the ascent and does not reach the summit, so the remaining section must be completed on foot.
๐ Sunrise from the Summit
Reach the summit before daybreak and watch the sunrise over the surrounding Sinai Mountains, with panoramic views across the mountain landscape before beginning your descent.
๐ฅช Breakfast Break
After descending the mountain, take a break for breakfast. We recommend requesting a breakfast box from your hotel reception the evening before the excursion and bringing it with you.
โช St. Catherineโs Monastery
Continue to St. Catherineโs Monastery, where you can discover important religious and historical sites including the Burning Bush, Chapel of the Burning Bush, Well of Moses, and ancient icons.
๐ Return to Sharm El Sheikh
After the monastery visit, travel back to Sharm El Sheikh by air-conditioned vehicle, with arrival at your hotel expected at approximately 13:00โ14:00 the following day.
โ Cosa รจ incluso
- ๐ Transportation between your Sharm El Sheikh hotel and the excursion
- โ๏ธ Air-conditioned vehicle
- ๐จโ๐ซ Tour guide
- ๐ง Bedouin guide for the mountain section
- ๐๏ธ Mount Moses night ascent
- โช Entry visit to St. Catherineโs Monastery
- ๐ฅ Burning Bush stop
- ๐ซ Entry charges for the sites stated in the program
- ๐ฆ Flashlight for use during the night walk
- โ๏ธ Service charges and taxes
โ Non incluso
- ๐ช Camel ride โ optional extra
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Food and beverages
- ๐ง Water
- ๐ฐ Personal purchases
- ๐ Souvenirs
- ๐ต Gratuities โ optional
๐ Cosa portare con te
- โข ๐ Your original passport plus one photocopy
- โข ๐ Comfortable footwear for the mountain walk
- โข ๐ Comfortable clothes
- โข ๐งฅ Warm clothes
- โข ๐งข Headwear
- โข ๐ถ๏ธ Sunglasses
- โข ๐ง Drinking water
- โข ๐ท Camera
- โข ๐ A small bag for water and personal items
- โข ๐ฑ Hotel breakfast box โ arrange it with reception before the excursion
๐ก Consigli e indicazioni importanti
- โ ๐ช Choosing the camel option reduces part of the walking distance, but the camel cannot reach the summit. The remaining section is completed on foot.
- โ ๐คฐ Pregnant women should not take this excursion.
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