Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike – Moses Mountain Experience

Hike to the top of Mount Moses and marvel at the incredible sunrise from the summit. Browse through manuscripts at St Catherine’s Monastery on this group tour.

 The Spiritual Ascent of Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai offers a powerful pilgrimage experience, blending the physical challenge of the ascent with the deep religious heritage of the Sinai Peninsula. The climb to the 2,285m summit before dawn is a communal pilgrimage leading to one of the world’s most stunning sunrises, illuminating the rugged desert landscape. This unique trek is followed by a visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery, a thousand-year-old fortress of faith, allowing you to connect directly with biblical history. For seamless logistics for any trip,Explore other local adventures like our Ras Mohammed Snorkeling Tour. 

Itinerary:

Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike & St Catherine Monastery Group Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh City around 8:00 PM. Then you will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for around 2 hours to reach Moses Mountain. When you arrive at Mount Sinai you will start your hiking tour to the sacred place where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. 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 3 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. After you’ve finished touring the monastery, you can relax on the drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Find more options on our Egypt Tours Packages page.

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Included:

• Pick up service from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh & back
• Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• English-Speaking escort during your trip
• Bottled water during your trip
• Bedouin guide during climbing the mountain
• All taxes and service charges

Excluded:

• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
• Tipping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike

What is the required climbing distance and height of Mount Sinai?

You will reach 2,285 meters by climbing up 750 steps during the hike.

What is the duration of the drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Moses Mountain?

The travel time from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to Moses Mountain is approximately 2 hours.

How long does the descent back down the mountain take?

The descent back down the mountain takes around 3 hours.

What type of guide assists climbers up the mountain?

A Bedouin Guide is included to accompany you as an expert during the climb up the mountain.

What time does the Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike tour start from Sharm El Sheikh?

The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 8:00 PM, followed by a two-hour drive to the base of Mount Moses to start the night hike.