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Mount Sinai Sunrise & St. Catherine's Monastery

🌙 Night climb · sunrise at 2,285 m🗓️ Departures Sun · Wed · Fri⛪ St Catherine's Monastery (UNESCO)Guide: EN · IT

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Overview

An overnight journey to Mount Sinai — the "Mountain of Moses" — sacred to the three Abrahamic faiths. Climb through the night with a local Bedouin guide to the 2,285 m summit and watch the sunrise break above the clouds, a moment few travellers ever forget. Then descend to visit St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world, home to the Chapel of the Burning Bush and Moses' Well — with an Italian-speaking guide and entrance included.

Highlights

Sunrise above the clouds from the 2,285 m summit of Mount Sinai
Night climb with a local Bedouin mountain guide (torch provided)
Optional camel ride for the first two-thirds of the ascent
St. Catherine's Monastery — UNESCO site, Chapel of the Burning Bush and Moses' Well
Italian-speaking guide and monastery entrance included

Programme

1
20:00 — hotel pickup
Minibus pickup from your Sharm hotel around 20:00. The drive to the St Catherine area takes about 3 hours, with a 15-minute rest stop.
2
Midnight — the climb begins
At the foot of the mountain you meet your local Bedouin guide and start climbing after midnight. We provide a flashlight; wear comfortable walking shoes.
3
The camel option & the 700 steps
You can ride a camel for two-thirds of the way up (extra, paid on site) — the final third is 700 steps on foot for everyone.
4
Sunrise at 2,285 m
Blanket rental and tea stops are available on the way and at the summit (optional — the income supports local Bedouin families). Watch the sun rise over the Sinai peaks from one of the highest points in Egypt.
5
St Catherine's Monastery
Descend and visit the Greek Orthodox monastery — a UNESCO site built around 550 AD, the oldest working Christian monastery in the world, home of the Burning Bush and a priceless collection of icons and manuscripts.
6
Return by ~14:00
Drive back to Sharm El Sheikh, arriving at your hotel around 14:00.

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup & drop-off by minibus
Tour guide + local Bedouin mountain guide
Flashlight for the climb
St Catherine's Monastery visit

Not included

Camel ride up the mountain (optional, paid on site)
Blanket rental and tea/snacks at the summit (optional)
Tips (optional, appreciated)

Good to know

How fit do I need to be?

Reasonable fitness is needed — even with the optional camel ride, the final third of the ascent is about 700 rock-cut steps on foot. Take it slowly; the Bedouin guides set a manageable pace.

Can children join?

The minimum age is 8, due to the night climb and the physical effort involved. Children 8–11 pay €40.

Is it cold at the top?

Yes — very cold before dawn, even in summer. Bring warm layered clothing; blankets can be rented at the summit.

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before departure — full refund or free date change. Within 48 hours, contact us on WhatsApp and we'll do our best to rebook you.

🎒 What to bring

Passport + a photocopy
Packed breakfast box from your hotel (free at most hotels)
Warm clothes in layers — it is cold at the summit
Comfortable walking shoes

💡 Good to know

Departures on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday nights
A reasonable fitness level is required — the final section is 700 steps on foot
Return to Sharm around 14:00 the next day