Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

Your adventure begins late in the evening when you are picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 10:00 PM. Travel comfortably through the quiet expanse of the Sinai Desert in an air-conditioned vehicle until you reach the base of Mount Sinai around 2:00 AM. With the guidance of a local Bedouin, begin your ascent up the sacred mountain. The climb, though moderately challenging, rewards you with an unforgettable experience as you reach the summit just before dawn. From this vantage point, watch the first rays of sunlight illuminate the rugged peaks and vast desert below—a moment of pure serenity and wonder. After descending, continue to St.

Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries in the world. Built by Emperor Justinian I, it stands at the foot of Mount Sinai on the site believed to be where Moses saw the Burning Bush. Explore its ancient chapels, religious icons, and historical artifacts that have drawn pilgrims for centuries. Following your visit, travel to the coastal town of Dahab, about 100 kilometers from Sharm El Sheikh. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a seaside restaurant overlooking the Red Sea, then take time to wander through the local markets, where you can find handmade crafts, jewelry, and traditional souvenirs. Afterward, return to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, bringing your spiritual and scenic journey to a close.