Sunrise on Mount Sinai ( Mount Moses)

Overview:

Experience an unforgettable adventure: climb Mount Moses (Mount Sinai) at night and witness the breathtaking 🌅 sunrise over the Sinai Desert.

🚍 This tour from Sharm El Sheikh is one of the most popular excursions in Egypt, combining ✨ nature, history, and spirituality.

At the summit, enjoy spectacular views 🏔️ of the mountains and valleys – a truly unique moment you’ll never forget. Afterwards, visit the world-famous 🏛️ St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in existence.

✅ Includes hotel transfers, tour guide, and entrance fees.
Perfect for 🌍 nature lovers, 🧭 adventurers, and anyone seeking the spiritual atmosphere of Sinai.

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Tour Program:

• Pick-up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh between 19:30 – 21:00 (depending on hotel location). An English-speaking guide will accompany you.

• Drive approx. 130 km to the foot of Mount Moses (2–3 hours). Passport and a copy are required for the police checkpoint.

• Begin the night climb with a Bedouin guide. Two routes are available:

  • 3,750 “Steps of Repentance” carved into rock by monks.

  • A smoother 19th-century path (partially accessible by camel – optional rental from $15).

• Reach the summit (2,285m) in about 2 hours and witness the magical sunrise over the Sinai mountains.

• After sunrise, descend to the base. Enjoy breakfast (we recommend bringing a breakfast box from your hotel).

• Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery: see ancient icons, the relics of St. Catherine, the Burning Bush, the Chapel of the Burning Bush, and the Well of Moses.

⚠️ Important: The monastery is closed on specific religious holidays in 2025 (6, 7, 14, 18, 27 Jan; 15 Feb; 3–5 Mar; 7, 16–19, 21, 23 Apr; 28–29 May; 9 Jun; 12 Jul; 19, 28 Aug; 27 Sep; 14 Nov; 4, 6, 8, 9 Dec).

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What is included:

✅ Hotel pick-up & drop-off
✅ All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
✅ English-speaking tour guide
✅ Entrance tickets to all mentioned attractions

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What is not included:

✖️ Drinks
✖️ Camel rental (optional)
✖️ Personal expenses

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Important Tips:

🧳 Don’t forget to bring:

• Passport + copy (required at checkpoint)

• Headwear

• Drinking water

• Breakfast box (from your hotel)

• Comfortable clothes & shoes

• Warm clothes (temperatures on top can drop to 5–8°C)

• Light backpack

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Tour Duration & Availability:

• ⏰ Pick-up: Around 20:00

• 🕒 Return: 13:00 – 14:00 (next day)

• ⏱️ Total Duration: Approx. 18 hours

• 📅 Available: Monday (Sunday evening departure), Thursday (Wednesday evening departure), Saturday (Friday evening departure)

• 💳 Payment: Cash at the start of the trip (book at least 1 day in advance)

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Price:

• Adults: €22

• Children (5–11): €11

• Children (0–5): Free