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- 17 Hours
- St Catherine
- Wed, Fri and Sun
Moses Mountain also known as "Mount Sinai" and the Monastery of St. Catherine night trip from Sharm El Sheikh. Mount Moses (Mount Sinai) also known as Mount Horeb or Gabal Musa, is a mountain in the middle of South Sinai Peninsula of Egypt which is considered a holy site by the Ibrahimic religions.
Mount Sinai is mentioned many times in the Book of Exodus and other books of the Bible, and the Quran. According to Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, the biblical Mount Sinai was the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
About 230 km from the city of Sharm El Sheikh, and named after Prophet Moses, the length of Mount Moses is 2285 meters.
chance to visit one of the oldest churches in the middle east (St. Catherine Monastery)
Moses Mountain "Mount Sinai" program
pick up from Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh
We will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at 20:00 by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to drive to St. Catherine area which will take about 3 Hours included a rest stop "15 Minutes".
Climbing Mount Sinai "Moses Mountain"
Reach the foot of the Mountain where our Tour Guide will show you around then start climbing the Mountain around midnight.
The most popular excursion in St Catherine's is to climb Mount Sinai you must be reasonably fit and prepared, We will provide you a torch, We also recommend a Sensible and comfortable walking shoes, Some warm clothes will be needed when you get to the summit In winter you will need lots of warm clothes.
You can go two thirds of the way up the mountain by camel, but the last third must be done by foot "700 steps"
Make use if you can of the blanket hire at the summit as this provides income for local families and enjoy stunning views. There are also a few tea and snack stops on the way. "optional"
By now you are here at one of the highest points in Egypt around 2,285 meters above sea level to enjoy amazing view of Sun rising over the magnificent Mountains around.
Saint Catherine's Monastery
Descending from the Mountain. we will head to St. Catherine's Monastery which is Greek Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest working Christian monastery in the world .
It is one of the oldest tourist sights in South Sinai, built around 550AD, famous burning bush of Moses and also the Greek Orthodox Monastery and a large collection of artifacts, icons and historical manuscripts.
The monastery has strict opening and closing times, the hours are 8:45 am – 11:45 am (Closed Fridays and Sundays and during Coptic religious holidays)
You will be offered a snack
Back to Sharm El Sheikh
you will leave for Sharm El Sheikh, and arrive in Sharm at about 14:00.
Tour Price
Children: 15£
Included
- Air conditioned transportation.
- Tour Guide.
- Snacks.
- Entrance Tickets .
Not Included
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Camels
Take With You
- Passport "required"
- Comfortable clothes
- Sports shoes
- Breakfast box from your hotel "as we wouldn't have time to stop for proper breakfast you only get snacks"
Schedule
Duration
17 Hours
| Wed, Fri and Sun |
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| Pick up time: 20:00 |
Reviews
Leave a reviewFILIP
- 1 month ago -For us it was an unforgettable experience. My motherDaughter, my Husband and i climbed up this Holy Mountain last years . Mount Sinai or Mount Moses is located on the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt is the traditional site where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. It is 2285 metres high. It takes about 3 hours to climb the 7,498-foot peak following the Path of Moses, a stairway of nearly 4,000 steps. There is a longer, less strenuous route up the opposite side, though it is less scenic. In both cases, you should bring good hiking shoes, plenty of water, sweet or candies, sun cream, hats, and toilet papers. We have seen that a lot of pilgrims was riding the camel. But my mother dis-agreed to ride. We decided to walk while praying until we reached the top of the mountain. The summit is an excellent place from which to enjoy the spectacular sunset. It was an Amazing and Unforgettable sacrifices but we're very Grateful at the end :-). Some Info: From St. Catherine's Monastery, it is an uphill walk or camel ride to the summit of Mount Sinai. The main route to the summit is known as the Path of Moses and is lined with remains of various chapels. The steeper, more direct route (Path of Moses) is up the 3,750 "steps of penitence" in the ravine behind the monastery. This is the mountain where God spoke to Moses. There is both a mosque and a chapel at the summit of Mount Moses. The Chapel of the Holy Trinity was built in 1934 using the remains of the chapel built by Justinian in the 6th century. Justinian's chapel itself replaced an earlier chapel, built in 363. Clearly visible from the mountain is the village of St. Catherine, located some distance from the Monastery on the El Raha plain. vova-the-best-company
ROMAICA
- 1 month ago -It took us almost 2.5 hours drive from Sharm el Sheikh to St. Catherine and then walked and climbed up the mountain will took around 2 hours. It is very hard and you should be physically fit to go there. Very cold up in the mountain even if it's summer but while waiting for the sunrise it is really amazing! The view from the top is one of a kind and though very exhausted all the way but once you're up there - definitely worth the experience! Being there in one of the historical places of Moses is truly an experience I can be proud of! Book your TOUR-WITH-VOVA-THE-BEST-EVER
Jonny Lacey
- 1 month ago -Done 3 trips with Alpha the 5 in 1 tour, Quad biking with personal guide and Go Karting all fantastic and great value for money. Anyone stopping in Nabq I would highly recommend will 100% use his business when we return, thanks again for the great experiences!
