Overnight at St. Catherine Monastery & Mt Sinai
- 28–36 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
(2 day/1 night) tour from your Cairo hotel to a legendary Ten Commandments Mount, simply known as Mount Sinai or Mouses Mountain where due to the Prophet Moses got Ten Commandments from the God & a Visit to Monastery of St. Catherine which Consider one of the The oldest Orthodox Monasteries in the world. The tour involves much walking and climbing, it is rather a pilgrimage tour than a sightseeing excursion. But the reward worth your efforts, amazing sunrise over the mountain will impress you and will be your best memory over the years. Included ( 1 Night Accommodation with Half-board Basics in 3* hotel in St. Catherine)
Inclusions
What's included
- English-Speaking guide during your trip
- Accommodation in St.Catherine City for 01 night at 3* Hotel on half board basis
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide during climbing the mountain
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places & National Park fees
What's not
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Drinks during meals
- Gratuities
- Camel ride to the top of the mountain or the back to ground.(Optional)
Itinerary
Day 1:Cairo Drive To St.Catherine / Over Night in St.Catherine Hotel I will pick you up by an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Cairo then drive to St.Catherine for about 6 hours. Check in to your hotel to relax and overnight in your hotel.
Day 2: St.Catherine Monastery Tour / Drive Back Cairo In the early morning at 12:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Moses Mountain and you will be accompanied by Local Guide as an expert to Guide you to climb the sacred mountain. Mount Sinai rises a lofty 7,497 feet (2,285 meters) above sea level and is an important religious pilgrimage site, where the prophet Moses is said to have received the 10 Commandments directly from God. Visit the site’s ancient monastery or hike to the summit for panoramic views of Egypt’s mountainous Sinai Peninsula.
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 one of Alexander's rulers, St Catherine, This legendary Greek Orthodox St. Catherine Monastery is one of the oldest places of worship in the world. Founded in the 4th century, the monastery stands on the site where Moses saw the burning bush. When you visit, it’s possible to see a living descendant of that very bush. - After that, you will have your breakfast at the hotel & drive back to Cairo.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Hamodi Eid
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 516% above the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4099 of 10229.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairo
Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.
On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.
Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.
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