Moses Mountain Sunset Hike & St Catherine's Monastery from Dahab
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Moses Mountain (Jebel Musa, 2,285 m) the way few groups do it: by day, with the summit almost to ourselves, and the sunset from the top. We leave Dahab in the morning and start at Saint Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where our guide explains the monastery, the Burning Bush and the story of Moses. Then we climb the Camel Path to the summit, with views over the high mountains and down towards Elijah's Basin. Lunch is a Bedouin meal on top. Our standard plan is to stay for the sunset, then walk down the Steps of Repentance in the evening light. If the whole group prefers to head down earlier, we vote on it. Back in Dahab between 6 and 8 pm. Everything is included: transport, monastery entry and tickets, permits, a local guide and lunch on the summit. The only extra is an optional camel ride. Bring warm layers and a headlamp: the summit gets cold after sunset. The trip runs only on days the monastery is open; on Fridays we meet at 8:45, as it opens later.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide to explain the monastery
- Two bottled water provided/each participant
- A mouthwatering Bedouin lunch of rice, vegetables, salad, and optionally chicken, on the top of Mount Mousa
Itinerary
Saint Catherine's Monastery**: At the foot of Mount Sinai, Egypt, this 6th-century UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the world's oldest working monasteries. Highlights include: 1. Church of the Transfiguration: The main church, with the Chapel of the Burning Bush, where Moses spoke to God. 2. Additional Churches: Ten churches within the complex. 3. Library(optional, not included): Houses 4,500 manuscripts, including the Codex Sinaiticus, in Greek, Arabic, and Syriac. 4. Artistic Treasures: Renowned Byzantine icons and mosaics from the 5th and 6th centuries. 5. Monks' Quarters: Living spaces and a refectory for meals. 6. Fatimid Mosque: A 12th-century mosque within the complex. 7. Ossuaries and Olive Press: Burial chambers and an ancient olive press. 8. Historical Significance: Built by Emperor Justinian I, it’s a key pilgrimage site. 9. Cultural Importance: Sacred to Christians, Jews, and Muslims, linked to biblical events.
At the summit of Mousa's Mountain (also known as Mount Sinai or Jebel Musa) 1. Church of the Holy Trinity: A chapel built in 1934, enclosing the rock where God gave Moses the Tablets of the Law. It’s not open to the public but holds great religious importance. 2. Mosque: A small mosque at the summit, reflecting the mountain’s significance in Islamic tradition. 3. Cave of Moses: A cave where Moses is believed to have waited to receive the Tablets. 4. Panoramic Views: At 2,285 meters (7,495 feet), the summit offers stunning views of surrounding mountains, valleys, and the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba. 5. Elijah’s Basin: Below the summit, this area has ancient trees, a well, and churches honoring biblical figures. 6. Historical Significance: Traditionally regarded as the biblical site where Moses received the Ten Commandments, sacred to Christians, Jews, and Muslims. A deeply spiritual and historically rich destination for pilgrims and tourists worldwide.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our 4X4 vehicle will be waiting in front of Dr Ekramy's pharmacy in Asala square.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Cadence Seekers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Dahab
- Its from-price is 87% above the median of the 30 day trips we list in Dahab.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 30.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dahab
Dahab is a laid-back Red Sea town on the east coast of the Sinai, set between warm turquoise water and the dry mountains of the peninsula.
Dahab stretches along the Gulf of Aqaba on the east coast of the Sinai Peninsula, a former Bedouin fishing village with a seafront promenade of cafés and dive shops. The coral reefs drop away close to shore, and the water is warm and clear. The mountains of Sinai rise behind the town, while the mountains of Saudi Arabia are visible across the gulf on a clear day.
Top-ranked sights in Dahab: Blue Hole.
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