Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm el sheikh

HIGHLIGHTS

• Transfer by air-conditioned bus;
• Drive almost 130 km to the foot of the mountain;
• Climb to the top of Mount Moses;
• Meet the sunrise at the top of the mountain;
• Go down to the monastery of Sayat Catherine;
• Breakfast in a cafe, included in the price;
• Visit the monastery of Sayat Catherine;
• Visit the remains of the Holy Trinity Chapel;
• Visit the temple of the prophet Elijah with a well and the chapel of the Mother of God.

. . Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm el sheikh

TOUR’S PROGRAM:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh city between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Then you will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for around 4 hours to reach the Moses Mountain. When you arrive at Mount Sinai you will start your trekking tour to the sacred place where the Prophet Moses received the 10 commandments. Reach 2,285 meters by climbing up 750 steps, strolling through the night (approx 2-3 hours depending on the customers).

Depending on the performance of the group, you may arrive at the summit earlier than expected. This will give you a chance to really relax and marvel at the rising sun slowly scattering across the mountains in all its splendor. While gazing at the sunrise, snap awesome photos or pray if you wish to, then begin the descent back down. Remember, it will take around 2 hours to reach the bottom. Enjoy some time to rest after the long trail and then have breakfast.

Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine’s Monastery. Browse through the old manuscripts displayed in the library and icons excavated from the Vatican. It is the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world situated on the Sinai Peninsula along with Monastery of Saint Anthony which is located across the Red Sea in the desert of South Cairo. It was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, Saint Catherine who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith.

After you’ve finished touring the monastery, you can relax on the drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

. . Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm el sheikh

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

Please do not forget:Please do not forget: photo and video equipment, head cover (Scarf), appropriate and comfortable footwear, warm clothing in winter or loose clothing in summer, Sun Cream and sunglasses.

TIMING & DURATION:

Pick up: Around 20:30 / 21:30 (Depending on your hotel location in Sharm el sheikh).
Drop Off: Around 13:30 Pm (the second day).
Duration: 18 hours.
Tour available on: Daily tour.

. . Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm el sheikh

TOUR PRICES:

Adult: 25€ per person.

. . Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm el sheikh

Attention:

1. Dont forget to book for your self a breakfast books in the reception of your hotel and take it with you to the tour. 

. . Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm el sheikh