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Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery

Sharm El Sheikh · History & culture

Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery

Night climb of Mount Moses with a Bedouin guide to watch the sunrise, then a visit to St. Catherine's Monastery.

  • Departure Sharm El Sheikh
  • Duration Night trip
  • Price $22 per adult

About this tour

Mount Moses (Mount Sinai) is one of the main sights of the Sinai Peninsula. According to tradition, God appeared to Moses on this mountain and gave him the Ten Commandments. The climb is traditionally made at night; pilgrims call the path the "Ladder of Repentance". At the foot of the mountain stands St. Catherine's Monastery, an ancient complex of early Christian buildings.

  • Night climb to the summit with a Bedouin guide along a prepared trail: about 3 hours, roughly 7 km
  • Sunrise at the summit (woolen blankets can be rented on site)
  • Descent to St. Catherine's Monastery, about 2 hours
  • Visit to the monastery: its history, traditions and ancient icons, with a chance to talk with the monks; the Well of Moses and the Burning Bush

Included

  • Transfer for the duration of the trip
  • Russian-speaking guide and mountain trail guide
  • Flashlight provided for the climb

Not included

  • Camel ride up to the steps (about $10–15 per person)
  • Woolen blanket rental at the summit (about $3–5 per person)

What to bring

  • Passport and a copy of your passport (required by the police when leaving Sharm El Sheikh)
  • Water
  • Packed breakfast (order in advance at hotel reception)
  • Hat; headscarf for women
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothes in winter

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