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Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

Venture beyond the golden shores of Sharm El Sheikh to experience one of Egypt’s most sacred and awe-inspiring destinations. This Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour invites you to explore the heart of the Sinai Peninsula, where faith, history, and natural beauty intertwine. Follow the legendary path of Prophet Moses, climb the revered Mount Sinai under a starlit sky, and witness a sunrise that paints the desert peaks in shades of gold. After descending, visit the ancient St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built during the reign of Emperor Justinian I, standing

  • Duration1 days
  • TypeAdventure
  • BaseSharm El Sheikh
Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

Overview

Venture beyond the golden shores of Sharm El Sheikh to experience one of Egypt’s most sacred and awe-inspiring destinations. This Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour invites you to explore the heart of the Sinai Peninsula, where faith, history, and natural beauty intertwine. Follow the legendary path of Prophet Moses, climb the revered Mount Sinai under a starlit sky, and witness a sunrise that paints the desert peaks in shades of gold. After descending, visit the ancient St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built during the reign of Emperor Justinian I, standing on the site believed to be the Burning Bush. Conclude your journey with a relaxing stop in Dahab, where you’ll enjoy lunch by the Red Sea and browse local markets filled with handmade treasures. This is not just a tour—it’s a profound encounter with history, spirituality, and the timeless beauty of Sinai.

Highlights

  • A summit climb on Mount Sinai, done on foot
  • St Catherine's Monastery seen below the mountain
  • Out from Sharm El Sheikh and back within the day

Itinerary

  1. 1Mount Sinai Climb and St. Catherine’s Monastery Visit

    Your adventure begins late in the evening when you are picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 10:00 PM. Travel comfortably through the quiet expanse of the Sinai Desert in an air-conditioned vehicle until you reach the base of Mount Sinai around 2:00 AM. With the guidance of a local Bedouin, begin your ascent up the sacred mountain. The climb, though moderately challenging, rewards you with an unforgettable experience as you reach the summit just before dawn. From this vantage point, watch the first rays of sunlight illuminate the rugged peaks and vast desert below—a moment of pure serenity and wonder. After descending, continue to St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries in the world. Built by Emperor Justinian I, it stands at the foot of Mount Sinai on the site believed to be where Moses saw the Burning Bush. Explore its ancient chapels, religious icons, and historical artifacts that have drawn pilgrims for centuries. Following your visit, travel to the coastal town of Dahab, about 100 kilometers from Sharm El Sheikh. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a seaside restaurant overlooking the Red Sea, then take time to wander through the local markets, where you can find handmade crafts, jewelry, and traditional souvenirs. Afterward, return to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, bringing your spiritual and scenic journey to a close. Meals: Lunch Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh (return to hotel)

What’s included

  • <p>Transportation to and from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh</p>
  • <p>All transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle</p>
  • <p>Professional English-speaking guide</p>
  • <p>Entrance fees to St. Catherine’s Monastery</p>
  • <p>Bedouin guide for the Mount Sinai climb</p>
  • <p>One bottle of mineral water during the tour</p>
  • <p>All taxes and service charges</p>

Not included

  • <p>Any services or items not mentioned in the itinerary</p>
  • <p>Personal expenses</p>
  • <p>Gratuities</p>

How booking works

  1. Send your dates

    Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.

  2. We reply with a plan

    You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.

  3. You change what you want

    Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.

  4. Confirm and travel

    Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh?

1 day in total.

Is there a day-by-day itinerary?

Yes — 1 day is written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.

How much does Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh cost?

It starts at $85 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.

What is included in the price?

7 things are included, listed in full above. In short: <p>transportation to and from your hotel in sharm el sheikh</p>; <p>all transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle</p>; <p>professional english-speaking guide</p>; <p>entrance fees to st. catherine’s monastery</p>, and more.

What is not included?

The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are <p>any services or items not mentioned in the itinerary</p>; <p>personal expenses</p>; <p>gratuities</p>. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.

Where does Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh start?

It starts in Sharm El Sheikh. If you are arriving somewhere else, or on a different day, tell us and we will adjust the first and last days around your flights.

Can this trip be changed?

Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.

What to pack

Clothing

  • Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
  • A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
  • Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
  • One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply

Feet

  • Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
  • Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel

Sun and heat

  • A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
  • High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
  • Sunglasses
  • A refillable water bottle

Practical

  • A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
  • Any medication you take, in its original packaging
  • Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
  • A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day

Gallery

Mount Sinai — view 5Sharm el-Sheikh — view 5Mount Sinai — view 6Sharm el-Sheikh — view 6

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