Overview
Highlights
✧Learn the inspiring story ofSaint Catherine, who endured great sacrifice for her faith.
What’s Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
- ✓All transfers in a modern, air-conditioned bus
- ✓Entrance fees to Catherine National Park
- ✓Assistance from a Bedouin guide during the climb
- ✓Bottled water and soft drinks on board
- ✓All service charges and taxes
What’s Not Included
- ✘Optional Activities: Any excursions or experiences not explicitly included in your itinerary.
- ✘Personal Spending: Meals, souvenirs, or other incidental expenses.
- ✘Gratuities and Tips: For guides, drivers, hotel staff, or restaurant service.
- ✘Optional Add-Ons: Activities, upgrades, or experiences available for an additional fee unless pre-selected.
- ✘tipping: Tipping Kitty
Not suitable for
- Children under 14 years
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Passport
- Warm clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Jacket
- Comfortable clothes
- Food
What To Expect
Evening – Night Hike Departure
- 9:00 PM: Around Hotel pick-up for a guided nighttime hike up Mount Sinai.
- Experience the sunrise from the mountain heights while following a scenic route.
Morning – Sacred Descent & Monastery Visit
- 6:00 – 8:00 AM: Descend Mount Sinai, enjoying the first daylight views.
- 8:00 AM: Arrival at Catherine’s Monastery – entry included.
- 8:30 – 10:00 AM: Guided exploration of the monastery and its historic sites.
- 10:00 – 10:30 AM: Visit the monastery library and view centuries-old icons.
Late Morning – Return Journey
- 10:30 AM: Board transportation for your transfer back to Sharm El-Sheikh.
Afternoon – Tour Conclusion
- 1:30 PM: Hotel drop-off, completing your Mount Sinai pilgrimage experience.
Map
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The hike up Moses Mountain, known as Mount Sinai, is moderate in difficulty and suitable for most reasonably fit travelers. The most popular route — the camel path — is a long but steady climb that takes roughly two to two and a half hours, while the shorter Stairs of Repentance is steeper and more demanding on the knees, particularly on the descent.
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Most guided treks begin around 2:00 AM to ensure you reach the 2,285-meter summit before first light, which typically breaks between 5:00 and 6:00 AM depending on the season. Starting on time is essential — the summit fills up quickly, and arriving even slightly late can mean missing the most breathtaking moments of the experience.
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Yes, and most organized tours combine both in a single overnight excursion. Saint Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, opens its doors to visitors in the morning hours after the sunrise trek, giving you the rare opportunity to explore its ancient library, sacred chapel, and legendary Burning Bush site before heading back.
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Layering is absolutely essential, as temperatures at the summit can drop sharply even in summer, and the difference between the base and the top can feel dramatic. Bring warm clothing, a reliable flashlight or headlamp, comfortable walking shoes with good grip, plenty of water, and a light snack to keep your energy up during the climb.
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The camel path route is manageable for older children and reasonably mobile seniors, especially with a steady pace and proper rest stops along the way. Camels are available for hire at the base for part of the journey, which can make the ascent more accessible for those who may find the full walk challenging — though the final stretch to the summit must always be completed on foot.
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