Mount Sinai & Saint Catherine Day Tour – Sunrise Adventure with Egypt Tours VIP
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Tour Overview
Key Features
Tour Itinerary
Evening Pickup – Sharm El Sheikh
Your journey begins late in the evening with a comfortable pickup from your hotel.
Pickup available from all hotels in Sharm El Sheikh
Meet your driver at the hotel lobby
Transfer by modern air-conditioned vehicle
Departure towards Mount Sinai (approx. 3-hour drive)
02:00 AM – Arrival & Start of Mount Sinai Climb
Begin your spiritual adventure under the stars.
Meet your local Bedouin mountain guide
Start climbing Mount Sinai (2,285 meters high)
Choose between:
Scenic camel path (longer but easier)
700-step path (shorter but steeper)
Guided ascent with regular rest stops
Duration: Approx. 3 hours
05:00 AM – Sunrise at Mount Sinai Summit
Reach the summit just in time for a breathtaking sunrise.
Enjoy panoramic views over the Sinai mountains
Free time for photos and relaxation
Unique spiritual and peaceful atmosphere
06:30 AM – Descent from the Mountain
After sunrise, begin your descent.
Walk down with your guide
Enjoy morning light over the desert landscape
Duration: Approx. 2–3 hours
08:30 AM – Visit Saint Catherine Monastery
Explore one of the oldest working monasteries in the world.
Visit the Greek Orthodox monastery
See ancient manuscripts and religious icons
Explore the Burning Bush site
Learn about the history of this UNESCO-listed landmark
Duration: Approx. 1 hour
10:00 AM – Optional Breakfast Stop
Optional stop at a local restaurant
Opportunity to relax after the climb
(Meals are not included)
10:30 AM – Return to Sharm El Sheikh
Relax during your return journey.
Transfer back by air-conditioned vehicle
Expected arrival at your hotel: 13:30 – 14:00
Tour Duration
Approx. 12–13 hours (overnight experience)
Important Notes
Moderate physical fitness is required for the climb
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring warm clothes (very cold before sunrise)
Carry water, snacks, and a flashlight
Not recommended for people with serious health conditions
Why Choose This Tour?
One of the most iconic sunrise experiences in Egypt
Private and comfortable transportation
Professional local guides ensuring safety
Perfect combination of adventure and culture
Ideal for travelers seeking unique experiences in Sinai
What's Included
- Evening Pickup – Sharm El Sheikh
- Your journey begins late in the evening with a comfortable pickup from your hotel.
- Pickup available from all hotels in Sharm El Sheikh
- Meet your driver at the hotel lobby
- Transfer by modern airconditioned vehicle
- Departure towards Mount Sinai (approx. 3hour drive)
- 02:00 AM – Arrival & Start of Mount Sinai Climb
- Begin your spiritual adventure under the stars.
- Meet your local Bedouin mountain guide
- Start climbing Mount Sinai (2,285 meters high)
- Choose between:
- Scenic camel path (longer but easier)
- 700step path (shorter but steeper)
- Guided ascent with regular rest stops
- Duration: Approx. 3 hours
- 05:00 AM – Sunrise at Mount Sinai Summit
- Reach the summit just in time for a breathtaking sunrise.
- Enjoy panoramic views over the Sinai mountains
- Free time for photos and relaxation
- Unique spiritual and peaceful atmosphere
- 06:30 AM – Descent from the Mountain
- After sunrise, begin your descent.
- Walk down with your guide
- Enjoy morning light over the desert landscape
- Duration: Approx. 2–3 hours
- 08:30 AM – Visit Saint Catherine Monastery
- Explore one of the oldest working monasteries in the world.
- Visit the Greek Orthodox monastery
- See ancient manuscripts and religious icons
- Explore the Burning Bush site
- Learn about the history of this UNESCOlisted landmark
- Duration: Approx. 1 hour
- 10:00 AM – Optional Breakfast Stop
- Optional stop at a local restaurant
- Opportunity to relax after the climb
- (Meals are not included)
- 10:30 AM – Return to Sharm El Sheikh
- Relax during your return journey.
- Transfer back by airconditioned vehicle
- Expected arrival at your hotel: 13:30 – 14:00
- Tour Duration
- Approx. 12–13 hours (overnight experience)
- Important Notes
- Moderate physical fitness is required for the climb
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring warm clothes (very cold before sunrise)
- Carry water, snacks, and a flashlight
- Not recommended for people with serious health conditions
- Why Choose This Tour?
- One of the most iconic sunrise experiences in Egypt
- Private and comfortable transportation
- Professional local guides ensuring safety
- Perfect combination of adventure and culture
- Ideal for travelers seeking unique experiences in Sinai
- Hotel pickup and dropoff (Sharm El Sheikh)
- Airconditioned transportation
- Professional local mountain guide for the climb
- Guided Mount Sinai experience
- Visit to Saint Catherine Monastery
- Sunrise experience at Mount Sinai
What's Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Camel ride during the climb (optional extra)
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Price (Recommended Selling Rate)
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