Trip to Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh
Watch sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai on a hiking trip from Sharm el Sheikh to one of Egypt’s highest mountains. You’ll climb the 7,497-foot (2,285-mt.) peak in the predawn darkness, see first light illuminate the mountaintop chapel and mosque, then descend to the 6th-century Monastery of St. Catherine, built where Moses is believed to have seen the Burning Bush. With round-trip transport from Sharm el Sheikh, this is a great way to experience Mount Sinai and St. Catherine even if you have limited time in Egypt. Hike to the summit of Mount Sinai Leave in the dark to catch sunrise at the mountain Option to ride a camel most of the way (own expense) Visit the oldest continually-operating monastery in the world See centuries-old Christian art and relics Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Sharm el Sheikh
30-day money-back guarantee
Shipping: 2-3 Business Days
Mount Sinai & St. Catherine Monastery Trip
Highlights
Mount Sinai — also known as Mount Moses — is definitely not a journey for the faint-hearted, but it's absolutely worth the climb! We'll hike up this mountain, which rises over 2,000 meters in the Sinai Peninsula, stopping at small huts along the way until we reach the summit for breathtaking views of the sunrise. Afterward, we'll descend to the base of the mountain to visit St. Catherine’s Monastery — the sacred site where God is said to have given Moses the Ten Commandments at the Burning Bush.
Pick-Up
You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at 10:00 PM and driven for approximately two hours to Mount Sinai in a comfortable, modern, air-conditioned bus.
Mount Sinai
Upon arrival at Mount Sinai, we begin our overnight climb to the summit at 2,285 meters above sea level, involving around 750 steps. This surreal and unforgettable hike is unlike anything you've done before — and we guarantee it will be one of the most memorable highlights of your Sharm El Sheikh holiday!
Follow the torch-lit trail up the winding mountain path, stopping at several huts along the way selling warm Egyptian tea, snacks, and cold drinks.
Once at the summit, you'll witness a spectacular sunrise over the mountains and desert landscapes surrounding Mount Sinai — a powerful and awe-inspiring experience, and one of the most beautiful sunrises you’ll ever see. You've earned it!
Tour of St. Catherine's Monastery
Next, your guided tour of St. Catherine’s Monastery begins. Located on the site where God is said to have appeared to Moses in the Burning Bush, this is an extremely significant location for the Abrahamic religions and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery in the world, with a history stretching back over seventeen centuries. The monastery predates the major splits in the Christian world, tracing its roots to the Late Antiquity period — and remarkably, it is still inhabited by the same order of monks who founded it in the 4th century!
Return to Sharm El Sheikh
After your guided visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, arriving just in time for lunch.
Let me know if you'd like both this and the Petra trip compiled into a single brochure or travel website section!