Mount Moses & St. Catherine's Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh
The trip to Mount Moses, also called Mount Sinai (2,285 m), is an amazing journey to the place traditionally identified with the biblical Mount Horeb, where Moses received the Ten Commandments and made a covenant with God.
At the foot of the highest peak of the Sinai Peninsula stands St. Catherine's Monastery – the oldest in Egypt, in continuous operation since the 6th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside you can see the Burning Bush and the Well of Moses.
Highlights
- A night climb to the summit of Mount Moses
- Sunrise over the Sinai desert
- St. Catherine's Monastery (UNESCO)
- The Burning Bush, the Well of Moses and the Basilica of the Transfiguration
See also: Jordan and Petra, Ras Mohammed by bus and other bus tours in Sharm El Sheikh.
Program
- Pickup from the hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 21:00–22:00, drive by bus (about 200 km).
- Arrival around 1:30 at night.
- Climb to the summit of Mount Moses (about 3 hours).
- Watching the sunrise.
- Descent (about 2.5 hours) and a breakfast break at a cafe (a packed meal from the hotel).
- A guided visit to St. Catherine's Monastery.
- Return to the hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 11:00–12:00.
Also worth checking: St Catherine and Dahab during your stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
Included
- Bus transport
- A guide
- Entrance / fees per the program
Not included
- Breakfast and drinks
- Tips
- From Dahab hotels – an extra 10 USD per person
What to bring
- Passport
- Warm clothing (cold at the summit)
- Comfortable shoes
- A packed meal and water
- Modest clothing (monastery)
Frequently asked questions
Is a visa required?
Is the climb difficult?
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Reviews
A comfortable coach journey and a great guide. Recommended!
Great service and a comfortable coach. Very satisfied.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience, despite the early start.
