MOUNTAIN OF MOSES AND MONASTERY OF ST. CATHERINE

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Duration

Full day (7+ hours)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

50 people

Languages

English

Mount Moses is one of the main attractions on the Sinai Peninsula. According to legend, on this
God appeared to Moses and told him the Ten Commandments. The ascent is usually done at night, pilgrims call
“Ladder of repentance” - grants remission of sins. At the foot of the mountain is the monastery of St. Catherine - an ancient
complex of buildings of early Christianity.
• Night climb with a Bedouin guide to the top along an equipped trail, about 3 hours of travel, distance 7 km,
• Watching the sunrise at the top of the mountain (you can rent a woolen blanket on site);
• Descent back to the Monastery of St. Catherine for about 2 hours,
• Visit to the monastery of St. Catherine, the opportunity to communicate with the monks, the history of the monastery, traditions, ancient icons.
Well of Moses, the Burning Bush.
TAKE WITH YOU:
• When traveling you must take a passport and a copy of the passport (a police requirement when leaving Sharm El Sheikh),
• Water, breakfast cereals (must be ordered in advance at reception),
• Headdress, scarf (for women), comfortable shoes, warm clothes (in winter)

Highlights

  • Mount Moses is one of the main attractions on the Sinai Peninsula. According to legend, on this
  • God appeared to Moses and told him the Ten Commandments. The ascent is usually done at night, pilgrims call

  • Transfer during the trip;
  • Services of a Russian-speaking guide and guide along the mountain trail;
  • During the climb up the mountain you will be given a flashlight.
  • Climbing on a camel up to the steps (about 10-15 $/person);
  • Rent a wool blanket at the top (about 3-5 $/person).

5 – 7 hours

English
Русский

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