2-Day Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Monastery Tour
The descent takes around two hours, giving you time to absorb what you've seen before breakfast and the monastery visit.
This 2-day tour from Sharm el-Sheikh combines an overnight hike to Mount Sinai's summit with a guided exploration of St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You hike through the night, reach the peak for sunrise, then descend to spend the next morning touring the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world. An Egyptologist guide and Bedouin trekking guide lead the way, with hotel pickup, water, snacks and Bedouin scarves provided.
Step-by-step itinerary
Hike Mount Sinai and see sunrise
- Overnight hike to Mount Sinai summit
- Watch sunrise from summit
- Descend from Mount Sinai
- Rest and have breakfast
- Visit St. Catherine's Monastery
- Explore monastery library and icons
- Drive back to hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sharm el-Sheikh.
- air-conditioned transportation.
- bottled water and snacks during the hike.
- Bedouin scarves.
- Egyptologist local expert guide.
- Bedouin trekking guide.
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday 20:30
Information
Hike Mount Sinai overnight from Sharm el-Sheikh with an Egyptologist guide for sunrise views, then explore St. Catherine's Monastery.
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The experience
The hike starts in the evening from Sharm el-Sheikh, and you climb through the night with a Bedouin guide who knows the mountain. You may reach the summit before dawn, which gives you time to settle and watch the sun rise slowly across the desert landscape. The descent back down takes around two hours, so you have a chance to rest afterward before breakfast.
After the hike, you visit St. Catherine's Monastery, where an Egyptologist guide walks you through the library's old manuscripts and the icons excavated from the Vatican. The monastery sits on the Sinai Peninsula and holds the distinction of being the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world. Once you've finished the tour, you relax on the drive back to your hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
What is St. Catherine's Monastery and why is it significant?
St. Catherine's Monastery is the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world, located on the Sinai Peninsula. The site holds old manuscripts in its library and icons excavated from the Vatican, and it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
How long does the hike up Mount Sinai take, and when do we start?
The hike begins in the evening from Sharm el-Sheikh and continues through the night. You may arrive at the summit before dawn, giving you time to rest and watch the sunrise before beginning the descent, which takes around two hours.
What do I need to bring or wear for the overnight hike?
Bedouin scarves are provided during the hike. Bottled water and snacks are included. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the overnight trek.
Is transportation from my hotel included?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off from Sharm el-Sheikh are included, along with air-conditioned transportation for the rest of the tour.
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2-Day Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Monastery Tour
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