Tour Overview
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12 Hours
Duration
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South Sinai, Egypt
- Times: 10:00 PM - 10:00 AM
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Intermediate
Experience Mount Sinai Egypt on a guided sunrise hike from Dahab that combines a climb up the sacred summit with a visit to the legendary monastery of St Catherine. Also known as Moses Mountain Egypt, Jebel Musa, or Mount Horeb, this is the same mountain where — according to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim tradition — Moses received the Ten Commandments, making it one of the most iconic adventures in the Sinai Peninsula.
This Mount Sinai tour from Dahab takes you through the silent Sinai desert at night to the base of Mt Sinai in Egypt, where your local Bedouin guide leads you to the 2,285-meter summit for sunrise. After descending, your Saint Catherine Monastery Egypt tour begins inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has welcomed pilgrims for more than 1,500 years — home to the legendary Burning Bush and one of the most spiritually significant places on earth.
What to Expect
Climbing Mount Sinai Egypt is one of those rare experiences that lives up to every story. Your driver picks you up from Dahab around 10:00 PM, and after a quiet two-hour drive through the mountains, you'll arrive at the base of Moses Mountain Egypt and meet your Bedouin guide. The ascent follows the Camel Path — a gradual, winding trail that takes around 2.5 hours, ending with the famous 750 Steps of Repentance carved by monks centuries ago. You'll climb under a sky brilliant with stars, reach the summit before dawn, and watch the sun rise over the South Sinai peaks — a view many travelers describe as the most powerful sunrise of their lives.
After sunrise, you'll descend back to Saint Catherine's Monastery Mount Sinai Egypt — one of the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monasteries in the world. Step inside the St Catherine's Monastery Sinai Egypt walls to see the legendary Burning Bush, Moses' Well, the Church of the Transfiguration, and one of the most important collections of religious icons and ancient manuscripts ever assembled. This combination of sunrise hike and Saint Catherine Monastery Egypt tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience adventure, culture, and deep meaning in one unforgettable day.
What’s Included, What’s Not
- Pick-up from and drop-off to your accommodation (in Dahab)
- Experienced local and Bedouin Mountain guide
- Foreign tourist entrance fee
- St. Catherine Monastery entrance fee
- Bottled water and fresh fruit
- Food
- Tips/gratuities for guides and/or drivers
- Any extra activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary
Our Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
22:00 | Pick-up from your accommodation in Dahab
Make our way to the town of St Catherine.
23:45 | Arrival at the base of Mount Sinai
Disembark the transportation and make your way to the beginning of the steps.
00:30 | Begin your accent
You will begin your accent up the 750 ancient mountain steps towards the viewing platform at the top.
03:30 | Arrive at the viewing platform
Once here you will have the opportunity to recover from your hike, enjoy the freshness of the air and wait for the sun to rise from below you.
06:00 | Start the descent
You will make your way back down the steps before arriving at the Monastery.
07:30 | Explore the Monastery
You will take a short tour of the Monastery before we make our way back to Dahab.
08:30 | Return to Dahab
You will begin your journey back to Dahab feeling like a new person (a tired new person)
From
$76.7
Per Person
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Meeting Place
Any Place in: South Sinai, Egypt
Dahab, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
Price Breakdown
2 Adults * $75.00
$150.00
Total Price
$65
Tour Packages
Number Of Person
2 - 2
Price
141.6/pp
Number Of Person
3 - 3
Price
112.1/pp
Number Of Person
4 - 6
Price
94.4/pp
Number Of Person
7 - 9
Price
76.7/pp
Things to know
What to bring & dress code
Comfortable clothes, we suggest layers as it will be cold on the top of the mountain and good sensible shoes suitable for hiking
A small backpack for water, snacks, or personal items
A camera or phone for photos
Good to know
Follow the instructions of the guide at all times for your safety
Keep the mountain clean by disposing of waste properly
Respect local customs, traditions, and natural sites
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