Mount Sinai & St. Catherine Monastery Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient St. Catherine Monastery
- Hike to Mount Sinai's summit
- Witness breathtaking sunrise views
- Experience rich historical sites
- Enjoy a guided cultural tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Sharm el Sheikh
- Guided tour of St. Catherine Monastery
- Hike to the summit of Mount Sinai
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Memphis tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at 10:30 pm by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to drive to St.Catheine, takes about 3 hours driving. Start climbing the Moses Mountain begins at 2:00 am and coming down at 7:00 am. Then proceed to visit St. Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and it was dedicated to one of Alexander's rulers, Saint Catherine who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith. You can Travel through by day to Mount Sinai to climb the mountain at day to see sunset from atop Moses' Mountain. Then back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves a moderate level of physical activity due to the hike.
- Meals and personal expenses are not included in the tour price.
- Ensure you have a valid passport for entry into the Sinai Peninsula.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and layered clothing for varying temperatures.
- Bring a flashlight for the early morning hike.
- Carry a small backpack with essentials like water and snacks.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Saint Catherine's Monastery, Sinai: The Burning Bush
In the monastery we could see the burning bush before which Moses met God.
wreckess tour driver.
In 15 years of travelling thru out many Asian and Middle Eastern countries, this is the first tour where we feared for our lives during a tour. The driver (it was a. 280 km drive to Mt Sinai from our hotel in Sharm El Sheikh) ignored any posted speed limit, driving at times close to 150 km/hour (95 miles per hr) on a 2 way curved road. At one point tailgating a van, trying to pass 2 other tourist vans and a truck with a visible car incoming on the other side. TOTALLY wreckless!!! We had already noticed that the driver was driving way over the speed limit during the overnight drive to Mt Sinai the night before, but never made any remarks as there was little traffic at the time. we just felt bounced left and right during the drive. I have 2 advices : - Use another company to book your Mt Sinai tour; there a many good companies out there with much more responsible drivers. - to the tour company, Memphis Tours, install a speed limiter in your drivers cars/vans to prevent excessive speeding and putting tourists in danger. Driving 140-150 km/hour on a 2 way road is just wreckless.
Great hike
We had a great hike ab to mousas mountain it was 7 km all the way ab Or guide Mohammed he was good Bedouin guide and he was all the with us Very beautiful landscape from the the top If you visit the place for you
A wonderful experience
Sallam is a seasoned professional who us clearly well known and respected by the Bedouin at the Mountain. He has an incredible knowledge of the area and is fluent in English and German. He arranged a guide for us, who was very experienced and thoughtful. A small group is better, if you can afford it because if there is a problem with someone then the impact is limited to your group. It’s not an easy walk and you need a certain degree of resilience more than fitness. There are plenty of opportunities to eat on the route and support the tribesmen economically. Take plenty if cash for tipping.
Top, 5 Sterme
It was a wonderful and eventful experience! Top organized, German speaking guide! Always happy to recommend