Mount Sinai Sunrise Experience & St Catherine Monastery
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15 hour(s)
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English
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See the mountaintop chapel and mosque illuminated by the first light
Explore centuries-old Christian art and relics inside St. Catherine’s Monastery
Round-trip transport from Sharm el Sheikh, ideal for limited time in Egypt
Visit the St. Catherine Monastery, home to the Burning Bush site
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Embark on an unforgettable hiking trip from Sharm el Sheikh to the top of Mount Sinai, one of Egypt's most iconic and revered peaks. Your adventure begins in the predawn darkness, where you'll ascend the 7,497-foot mountain, following the same path pilgrims have taken for centuries. As you reach the summit, you'll be greeted by the breathtaking sight of the sun rising over the rugged desert landscape, casting a golden glow across the mountaintop chapel and mosque. This peaceful moment of spiritual reflection and natural beauty makes the climb a truly unique experience.
After witnessing the sunrise, descend from the mountaintop to visit the 6th-century Monastery of St. Catherine, located at the foot of the mountain. The monastery is historically significant, as it is built at the site where Moses is believed to have encountered the Burning Bush. As you explore, you'll have the chance to admire centuries-old Christian art and relics, gaining insight into the rich religious history of the area. The trip includes convenient round-trip transport from Sharm el Sheikh, making it a perfect choice for those with limited time. For added comfort, you can opt to ride a camel for most of the journey. This remarkable trip offers an unparalleled combination of adventure, spirituality, and cultural discovery.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Mousses Mountain and St. Catherine Monastery
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
Meal and beverage
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Entrance fees to St. Catherine or MOSSES Mountain area
Comfortable Shoes
Weather appropriate clothing
No public transportation nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
We Offer free round trip Transfer from Sharm Hotels
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Activity Provider: Tourex Egypt
Customer Reviews
shameer
A truly spiritual and historic experience." The site of the Burning Bush is incredibly moving. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history or religion
amir
The monastery has its own hotel, restaurant and cafeteria with reasonable prices. The food was OK, sleeping beds were clean. This isn't a 5 star hotel, more of a relaxing experience, try to visit it during summer times as in winter it would be soo cold.
Tsoler
Amazing experience for mountain hike lovers, we took the camels till the stairs & took 750 stairs up to watch the sine & sunrise while sleeping right under the stars! Mount Sainai Mosses mountain is magical & sacred experience 🤍
Nando
The trip from Sharm el-Sheikh to the monastery was wonderful. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the museum with the icons, which is the most interesting part of the site, was closed, and there was no advance notice. Penso che non sia una cosa corretta, pullman di persone che arrivano e poi trovano il museo con le icone chiuso. We ended up wasting our time there. The monastery and church are beautiful, however.
Edward
A hidden marvel. The monastery opens only for one hour per day and limits the access to the Burning Bush, the church and the well. There's also a collection of old icons but it was closed on the day of our visit. There is also a small shop with icons, candles and so on. We could take pictures everywhere except for the church. Combined with climbing Sinai mountain, the monastery is a one the rare and unique experiences worth doing.