St Catherine Monastery Tour – Mount Sinai Sunrise Experience

The most stunning locations within the Sinai Region of Egypt are Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine’s Monastery. According to the Bible, Quran and Torah, it is believed that Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. You will have the chance to climb Moses Mountain (2,285 meters high) to see the sunrise. Also, visit the Saint Catherine Monastery and see the Chapel of the Burning Bush.

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Itinerary:

2-Day St Catherine Monastery Tour & Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike

Day 1: Cairo to St. Catherine (Travel & Accommodation)

Nile Empire representative will pick you up in a modern air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Cairo, then drive to St. Catherine for about 8 hours. Check into your hotel to relax and overnight in your hotel. 

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Moses Mountain Climb & St. Catherine Monastery Visit

In the early morning, at 02:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Moses Mountain. You will be accompanied by a Bedouin Guide as an expert to guide you to climb the sacred mountain. Watch the stunning sunrise and take scenery photos with an amazing view from the top of the mountain.

After you climb the mountain and go down at about 07 o’clock, you will be guided to visit St. Catherine Monastery, which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world. The monastery was dedicated to St Catherine. After that, you will have your breakfast at the hotel & drive back to Cairo. If you prefer the group option for this unique experience, you can explore our Mount Moses Group Tour.

Meals: Breakfast

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Included:

• Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo & back
• Transfer to Catherine & back by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation in Catherine for 01 night at **04* Hotel on half board basis**
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
• English-Speaking guide 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
• Drinks during meals
• Tipping

The Mystique of Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s

St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. Nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai, its massive granite walls hold priceless religious icons and ancient manuscripts. The pre-dawn hike up the sacred mountain, believed to be the biblical Mount Horeb, is a powerful physical and spiritual pilgrimage. Reaching the summit just as the sun illuminates the rugged, vast desert landscape offers a moment of profound contemplation and unparalleled natural beauty, making this a truly unique Egyptian experience

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about St Catherine Monastery Tour

What is the belief associated with Mount Sinai (Moses Mountain)?

It is believed, according to the Bible, Quran and Torah, that Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.

What is the height of Moses Mountain?

Moses Mountain (Jabal Moussa) is 2,285 meters high.

What is the pick-up time for climbing Moses Mountain?

The pick-up from the hotel for the climb up Moses Mountain begins in the early morning, at 02:00 am.

What type of guide accompanies the climb up Moses Mountain?

A Bedouin Guide, who is an expert, will accompany and guide you during the climb up the sacred mountain.

 What meals are provided during the tour?

• Day 1:  Dinner
• Day 2: Breakfast