+4Mount Sinai Sunrise Climb & St. Catherine – Sharm El Sheikh
Description
Climb Mount Sinai at night and watch the sunrise from the summit on this Mount Moses trip from Sharm El Sheikh, with a visit to St. Catherine's Monastery. It suits active travelers.
We pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at about 20:00 and drive you in an air-conditioned bus to St. Catherine. The trip runs on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You are back at about 14:00, so it takes about 18 hours.
According to tradition, Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. St. Catherine's Monastery at its foot is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Around midnight, you start the climb with a Bedouin guide. At the summit, wait for dawn and see the sunrise over the Sinai mountains. After the descent, visit the monastery and see the Burning Bush, the Basilica of the Transfiguration and the Well of Moses.
This trip has one option with hotel transfers, the Bedouin guide, a flashlight and the entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park. Drinks and snacks are not included, so bring your own.
Good to know: the climb is long and steep in places, and the summit is cold, so bring warm layers, a hat, good shoes and your passport or a copy. Not suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users or people with back problems. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Highlights
- Night climb of Mount Sinai (Mount Moses)
- Sunrise from the summit
- St. Catherine's Monastery – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Burning Bush and Basilica of the Transfiguration
- Bedouin guide and flashlight
- Park entrance fees and hotel transfers
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
- flashlight for illuminating the road in the mountain
- Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
- Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain
Not included
- Drinks and snacks during the excursion
Know before you go
- Pickup time will be confirmed via WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Bring your passport or a copy. it may be required at the port.
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and exploring.
- Not suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users, or people with back problems.
Cancellation policy
Guests may cancel their booking up to 12 hours before the tour to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 12 hours of the tour start time are non-refundable. No-shows will also be charged the full amount.
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Frequently asked questions
About 18 hours. Pickup is at about 8:00 PM, and you are back at your hotel at about 2:00 PM the next day.
Yes. After the descent, you visit St. Catherine's Monastery at the foot of the mountain, with the Burning Bush and the Basilica of the Transfiguration.
The climb takes a few hours and is steep in places, so you need a good level of fitness and good walking shoes. A Bedouin guide leads the group.
Warm layers and a hat, as it is cold at the summit, good walking shoes, water and snacks, and your passport or a copy for the police checkpoints.
On Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
No. The climb is long and steep in places, so the trip is not suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users or people with back problems.
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What travelers say about Mount Sinai Sunrise Climb & St. Catherine – Sharm El Sheikh
If you like hiking, nature, and seeing sunrise from high — don’t miss this. One of the best excursions I had from Sharm.
Mount Moses Excursion from Sharm El SheikhThe tour was well-organized, transport comfortable, guide helpful — overall a very positive experience with good value
Mount Moses Excursion from Sharm El SheikhThe mix of desert, mountain, sunrise, and spiritual vibe made this trip very special.
Mount Moses Excursion from Sharm El SheikhGreat hike + great guide + great memories. Definitely recommend for anyone in Sharm looking for adventure.
Mount Moses Excursion from Sharm El SheikhDay started possibly late/night, but the climb and final sunrise view — unforgettable
Mount Moses Excursion from Sharm El SheikhAmazing organisation; even though the bus air-con didn’t work (so it wasn’t perfect), overall a good fun and worthwhile trip
Mount Moses Excursion from Sharm El Sheikh