New adventure hiking St. Catherine

By Ootlah Egypt

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Overview:

Watch sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai on a hiking trip from Sharm el Sheikh to one of Egypt’s highest mountains. You’ll climb the 7,497-foot (2,285-mt.) peak in the predawn darkness, see first light illuminate the mountaintop chapel and mosque, then descend to the 6th-century Monastery of St. Catherine, built where Moses is believed to have seen the Burning Bush. With round-trip transport from Sharm el Sheikh, this is a great way to experience Mount Sinai and St. Catherine even if you have limited time in Egypt.

Hike to the summit of Mount Sinai Leave in the dark to catch sunrise at the mountain

Option to ride a camel most of the way (own expense)

Visit the oldest continually-operating monastery in the world See centuries-old Christian art and relics

Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Sharm el Sheikh

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All Park Fees & Government Taxes

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Stop At: Sharm El Sheikh Tours This tour is a bus trip to the most famous mountain on Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh in the late evening and transferred for 3 hours to Moses Mountain. Duration: 3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Stop At: Mount Sinai At 02.00am you will then start the 3-hour climb of 2,285m up the mountain guided by one of our guides. You can climb by following a long path which leads to 700 steps. This takes you to the top of the mountain on time for the sunrise where you can enjoy a beautiful view. If you feel you can't climb the mountain you can get a camel ride that takes you to the 700 steps. Duration: 6 hours Admission Ticket Included

Stop At: St. Catherine's Monastery After coming down from the mountain you will visit the Monastery of St. Catherine. Throughout the ages the monastery has become one of the most famous monuments of Sinai. You will then go to a local restaurant in St Catherine City to have breakfast before driving back to Sharm el Sheikh where you will arrive around 13.30 - 14.30. Duration: 3 hours

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

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