Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Monastery From Sharm El Sheikh

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

Experience one of Egypt’s most spiritual and breathtaking adventures with the Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh.

Climb to the summit of Mount Sinai (2,285 m) in the early hours of the morning to witness a spectacular sunrise over the mountains, then explore the 6th-century Monastery of St. Catherine, built at the site where Moses is believed to have seen the Burning Bush.

🕓 Itinerary – Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Tour

🚌 Pick-Up Time

• Pick-up from your hotel around 20:00 by air-conditioned bus. Drive approximately 3 hours (220 km) to Moses Mountain and St. Catherine area. Upon arrival, meet your local Bedouin guide who will assist you during the climb.

🧗 Climbing Mount Sinai (Moses Mountain)

• Begin your ascent of Mount Sinai around 1:00 AM, reaching the summit before sunrise.
• Enjoy the incredible sight of the sun rising above the majestic Sinai Mountains — one of the most spiritual moments you’ll ever experience.
• A torch/flashlight will be provided for the night climb.
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing, especially in winter when temperatures at the summit can drop significantly.
• You may ride a camel for two-thirds of the way, but the final 700 steps must be climbed on foot.
• On the way, you’ll find small Bedouin huts offering tea and snacks (optional).

☕ Breakfast at St. Catherine Monastery

• After descending from the mountain around 7:00 AM, enjoy breakfast snacks.
• Then proceed to visit the Monastery of St. Catherine.

⛪ St. Catherine’s Monastery

• Visit the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery, which opens from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM (closed Fridays, Sundays, and on Coptic holidays).
• Your professional guide will explain the fascinating history of the monastery and Mount Sinai, including their deep religious and cultural significance.
• The monastery opens from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM, except on Fridays, Sundays, and during Coptic religious holidays.
• This Greek Orthodox Monastery is one of the oldest in the world. Within its ancient walls stands a unique citadel filled with sacred history and priceless art.
• Among its treasures is the St. Catherine’s Museum, home to rare icons painted by Angelos, one of the most renowned artists of the 15th century, as well as six icons by Michael Damaskenos, a master of the 16th-century Cretan School.
• Each artifact tells a story of devotion, craftsmanship, and faith that has lasted for more than a thousand years.
• After your visit, start the drive back to Sharm El Sheikh around 9:30 AM. Arrival at your hotel is expected around 13:30 PM.

🎒 What to Bring

• Passport and copy 
• Comfortable sports shoes
• Warm clothes (especially in winter)
• Camera or smartphone
• Small cash for tea or snacks

💰 Prices

• Adult: €35
• Child (5–7 years): € 20

✨ Watch the sunrise from the sacred Mount Sinai and visit the legendary St. Catherine’s Monastery — a journey of faith, history, and peace with Blue Sharm Escursioni. 🌄