Sharm el sheikh

Cultural tours

🏔️ Mount Sinai Sunrise & St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour

Experience an unforgettable journey to Mount Sinai (Mount Moses), where you’ll hike under the stars and witness a breathtaking 🌅 sunrise over the Sinai Mountains.

🚍 This popular excursion from Sharm El Sheikh combines nature, history, and spirituality in one incredible adventure. According to tradition, Mount Sinai is the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments, making it one of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites.

🏔️ After reaching the summit and enjoying the spectacular sunrise, you’ll visit the famous 🏛️ St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

✅ The tour includes comfortable hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Sinai Desert. Perfect for 🌍 nature lovers, 🥾 hiking enthusiasts, 📸 photographers, and anyone seeking a unique adventure in Egypt.

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📝 Tour Program

🚍 Hotel pickup takes place between 19:30 and 21:00 (depending on your hotel’s location in Sharm El Sheikh). Your English-speaking guide will accompany you on the journey to Mount Sinai (Mount Moses).

🛣️ Enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 130 km to the foot of the mountain. After around 2–3 hours, you’ll reach the police checkpoint, where you must present your original passport and one photocopy, which will be collected by the police.

🥾 The ascent of Mount Sinai then begins. A local Bedouin guide will accompany you throughout the hike. Standing 2,285 metres above sea level, the mountain can be climbed in about 2.5–3.5 hours, depending on your pace.

🐪 There are two routes to the summit. The traditional route consists of 3,750 stone steps carved by monks, while the easier route follows a wider path, where part of the journey can be completed by camel (optional, from 15 USD).

🌅 The hike takes place during the night, allowing you to reach the summit just in time to witness the spectacular sunrise over the Sinai Mountains—one of the most unforgettable experiences in Egypt.

🥪 After descending, you’ll enjoy a breakfast break. 🍽️ We recommend requesting a free breakfast box from your hotel the day before the excursion, as it will be especially useful after the hike.

🏛️ The tour continues with a visit to the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the world’s oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you’ll discover ancient icons, the Burning Bush, the Chapel of the Burning Bush, the Well of Moses, and many other remarkable religious and historical treasures.

⚠️ Attention: Holidays at St. Catherine’s Monastery in 2026

🏛️ On the following dates, the monastery will be closed, therefore the tour will not include a visit to the monastery on these days:

📅 January: 6, 7, 14, 19, 20, 27
📅 February: 23, 24, 25
📅 April: 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15
📅 May: 20, 21
📅 June: 9
📅 August: 19, 28
📅 September: 27
📅 November: 14
📅 December: 4, 7, 8, 9

💰 The tour price remains the same and cannot be reduced, as all fees and permits are paid to the Egyptian authorities, even when the monastery is closed.

What is included:

🚌 Hotel pickup and drop-off by comfortable, air-conditioned coach.
🇬🇧 English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip.
🥾 Climb to Mount Sinai (Mount Moses) with a local Bedouin guide.
🏛️ Entrance to St. Catherine’s Monastery.
🔦 Flashlight for the night hike.
✔️ All taxes and service charges.

Cosa What is not included:

🥤 Drinks.
🐪 Camel rental for the climb up the mountain (optional).
💰 Personal expenses and any extras not mentioned in the tour program.

🎒 What to Bring

🛂 Original passport and one photocopy (required for the police checkpoint).
🧢 Headwear.
💧 Drinking water.
🥪 Breakfast box (pre-order it at your hotel reception the day before).
💰 Money for personal expenses.
👟 Comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
🧥 Warm clothing, as temperatures at the summit (2,285 m) can drop to 5–8°C, even in summer.
🎒 A small backpack for your personal belongings and water.

⏰ Timing & Duration

🚌 Hotel pickup: Between 20:00 and 21:00, depending on your hotel location in Sharm El Sheikh.
📩 The exact pickup time will be sent to you around 15:00 on the day of the tour.
📍 Please wait outside your hotel, at the main entrance.

🏨 Return to the hotel: Around 13:00–14:00 the following day.
🕒 Tour duration: Approximately 18 hours.

📅 Tour operates on:

Monday (departure on Sunday evening)
Thursday (departure on Wednesday evening)
Saturday (departure on Friday evening)

⚠️ Please book at least one day in advance. Payment is made at the start of the tour.

⏳ If your pickup vehicle is delayed by more than 10 minutes, please contact us immediately.

💶 Tour Price

👤 Adults (12+): 27 EUR per person.
🧒 Children (5–11 years): 14 EUR per child.
👶 Children (0–4 years): Free of charge.

💳 No prepayment required! Pay on the day of the tour.

📅 Please book at least one day in advance.

How to Book a Tour

Booking your dream tour with Nile Voyage is easy, fast, and stress-free! Just follow these simple steps:

1. Contact Us Anytime

You can reach us from your home or hotel through the following methods:

📱 WhatsApp: +20 10 2224 0504
📞 Viber: +20 10 2224 0504
✉️ Email: info@nile-voyage.com
☎️ Phone Call: +20 10 2224 0504

2. Provide the Following Booking Details

Just send us the following info:

Hotel name
Tour name
Number of people
Preferred tour date

✅ Once we receive your message, you’ll get an instant confirmation — no prepayment required!

3. Confirm Pickup Time

Please contact us again the day before your tour to confirm the exact pickup time from your hotel.

4. Payment Information

💸 No advance payment needed.
💵 Pay in cash on the day of the tour.

5. Booking Deadline

🗓️ Please make your reservation at least one day before the tour begins to secure your spot.

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