Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine's Monastery

Experience sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai, a site of significance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, where you can view the oldest Christian Monastery still in operation.

Tour Details

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up in Sharm El Sheikh and head to the centre of the Sinai peninsula. After approximately two and a half hours on the bus, we will reach the mountainous area and commence our night ascent of Mount Sinai, climbing the 750 steps to the summit. The effort will be rewarded with a sunrise view from the peak, the location where Moses reportedly received the 10 commandments of the Old Testament.

After descending, we will visit St. Catherine's Monastery, the oldest in Christendom, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 6th century. Within its walls, we will explore the Basilica of the Transfiguration, an Orthodox-Christian temple. The monastery hosts a large collection of codices, ranking it as the second most important collection of old bibles globally, after the Vatican archives. Additionally, we will see the burning bush where Moses allegedly encountered an angel.

Following the monastery visit, we will return to Sharm El Sheikh, arriving approximately 15 hours after departure.

Additional Information

Climbing Mount Sinai involves climbing 750 stairs. We recommend bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes and clothing.On Sundays, Saint Catherine Monastery is closed, and an interior visit will not be possible.