Mount Moses Hiking & Saint Catherine Monastery Tour
- 18 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Are you ready for an unforgettable experience in Sharm El Sheikh? Our Moses Mount & St. Catherine tour is the perfect opportunity for you to explore some of the most historic and beautiful locations in the Sinai Peninsula. Climbing up Mount Sinai to witness the sunrise is a truly breathtaking sight. Imagine standing on the top of the mountain, watching the sunrise spread across the sky, and feeling the peace and tranquility of this sacred site. As you make your way down, you'll have the chance to take some incredible photos and reflect on your journey. But that's not all. After your climb, you'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine's Monastery, the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world. Here, you can explore the library and see some of the old manuscripts and icons that have been excavated from the Vatican. This is a rare opportunity to see history up close and personal.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Breakfast
Itinerary
Pick-up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh between 8:00 PM - 09:00 PM and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Moses Mountain.
Trekking tour to the sacred place where the Prophet Moses received the 10 commandments. Reach 2,285 meters by climbing up 750 steps, and strolling through the night (approximately 2-3 hours depending on the customers). Once you arrive to the top of the mount relax and marvel at the rising sun slowly scattering across the mountains in all its splendor. After you finish you will begin the descent back down (around 2-3 hours) and enjoy some time to rest after the long trail.
Spend time at St. Catherine’s Monastery by discovering it’s old treasures and explore the 6th-century church located by the side of the burning bush along with tour at St. Catherine's Monastery and browse through the old manuscripts displayed in the library and icons excavated from the Vatican.
Relax on the drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Sharmzad Touristic Services
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
How it compares in Sharm el Sheikh
- Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 184 day trips we list in Sharm el Sheikh.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai, a Red Sea resort famed for coral reefs, desert mountains and sunshine in every season.
The coast is lined with resort bays such as Naama Bay, the lively centre with a promenade of restaurants and bars, and quieter Sharks Bay and Nabq. The real treasure lies underwater: coral reefs come right up to the shore, alive with colourful fish, turtles and rays.
Top-ranked sights in Sharm el Sheikh: Ras Mohammed National Park, Sharm el Sheikh Old Market, Mt. Sinai.
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