Mosesberg and Kathrinen Monastery Excursion
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Mosesberg's stunning landscapes
- Visit the historic Kathrinen Monastery
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Sinai Mountains
- Experience local Bedouin culture
- Capture breathtaking desert scenery
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour of Mosesberg and Kathrinen Monastery
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and will take a 3-hour drive to the foot of Mount Moses. There you have the opportunity to refresh yourself or have a coffee. Afterwards, the approximately 3.5-hour ascent to the top of Mosesberg begins. It is possible to cover part of the route on the back of a camel (for a fee). The last 700 steps have to be done on foot. At the summit you have an incredible view of the sunrise over the Sinai mountains. After the descent you visit the Catherine Monastery, which is embedded in mountain valleys, which is considered the oldest working Christian monastery and the smallest diocese in the world. In addition to the Vatican, this monastery also has the world's most valuable archive of Christian religious manuscripts. Your efforts will be rewarded by the magnificent sunrise over the mountains of the Sinai. After an easier descent, visit The Kathrinen Monastery with its mosaics, world-famous icon collection and art treasures. Then return to Sharm el Sheikh and transfer to the booked hotel in Sharm El Sheik
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate physical activity, including walking and light hiking.
- The excursion is conducted in English; other language options may be available upon request.
- Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing food during the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
bring food for the stray animals (cats/dogs very skinny)
It was a long excursion. We were picked up at 21.00 at the next day at 13.00 we were back at the hotel in sharm el sheikh. we started to climb at midnight. It was 5 km but it took around 3,5 till 4 hours to reach the top. The climb is not easy and not suitable for people who are not in good shape, have backproblems, leg problems, weak ankles. There is a guide who will help you and there are stops (small teahouses) The higher you go the more cold it gets. I would advise everyone to take warm clothing it is really cold. You can also rent a blanket for 4 dollar (only cash). The view with sunrise is beautiful! Tips: -bring food with you. There are streetanimals dogs (very skinny) who live at mount sinai and streetcats. So i hope whoever who read this bring extra food. -take warm clothing with you (wear a muts/ cap) -the toilets are very dirty, bring wetwipes with you bring cash money wear good trainers no slippery shoes (dangerous)
Very bad experience, agency to flee, not serious
To escape....On November 6th I booked via WhatsApp a day trip to visit the monastery of St Catherine for December 15th. I contact today on December 11th the company to make sure that my reservation is properly taken into account. They tell me that they only have availability for Saturday, December 13th on the day of our arrival in Egypt and ask me the names of all the participants. information I provided them on November 6th! since then I ask them where our reservation went: no more answer, total silence. Company to flee not serious at all. Don’t leave through this travel agency so as not to ruin your holiday, I need two days before my trip to find a new serious company that will show us around Sainte-Catherine.
Beautiful and exhausting tour
It was a nice and long tour to Mt. Sinai. The tour was well organized with a nice and informative guide. Especially our guide who accompanied our group during the mountain tour was helpfully engaged and always approachable. Unfortunately, there was not so much time left to visit the monastery
Monastery of Santa caterina and alba sinai
Fantastic and exciting experience.... very tiring climb in my opinion but worth it Very efficient tour operator
Excellent Service of customer support
I have used this agency several times, from the trip to Mount Sinai last year, to transfers to and from the airport and also the visit to Cairo by plane. The agency has always shown itself organized and with an excellent Service of customer support. We all know that sometimes things go less well, but the effort and readiness of the agency, notably Asmaa, to solve the problem has been tireless and the agency deserves all our trust. Thank you