A night climb of Mount Sinai from Sharm El Sheikh to watch the sunrise from the summit, followed by a visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery, the oldest Christian monastery still in operation, which you can see from the top. Mount Sinai ranks among the most important sacred places for Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
You are picked up at your preferred time and head into the center of the Sinai peninsula.
The bus takes about two and a half hours to reach the mountainous region.
You start the night ascent, climbing the 750 steps that lead to the summit.
From the peak you watch the sunrise, at the very place where Moses is said to have been given the 10 commandments of the Old Testament.
After the descent you eat the packed breakfasts from the hotel.
At the foot of the mountain, this 6th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest monastery in Christendom. Inside its walls you see the Basilica of the Transfiguration, which is an Orthodox-Christian temple known for its artistic heritage. The monastery’s large collection of codices, old bibles, is the second most important in the world, behind only the Vatican archives.
Outside you see the burning bush, where the bible says Moses saw an angel.
You arrive about 15 hours after departure.
Free cancellation
You can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before the tour starts. Cancellations after that, and no-shows on the day, are not refunded.
