Excursions4all.com guide will be waiting for you at your hotel reception around 22:00 for a pickup in air-conditioned coach, drive for about 2.30 hours to the bottom of Mountain Sinai. Climb the mountain during the night (our guide will provide you with the torch light), On this sunrise tour you will watch the sun rise over the Sinai Mountains, and retrace the footsteps of Moses when he climbed Mt. Sinai to receive the 10 Commandments.
Note that the descent is not too steep, but there are around 500 steps at the very summit.
On your journey down the mountain you will stop at St. Catherine's Monastery, built between 527 and 565 A.D. The monastery is believed to have been built around the site of Moses' Burning Bush. During your visit you will visit the chapel of a Greek Orthodox Church to see the oldest famous icons in the world and the Mosaic of Transfiguration. Also you will have the chance to take panoramic photos for the monastery. Then we will drive you to a restaurant where you will be served lunch and head back to Sharm El-Sheikh to be at your hotel the following day around 13:30.
Please Note:
Ladies will have to be covered ( From ankle to shoulders )
The height of the mountain is 2400m from the sea level; it takes about 4 hours walking during the night
So it is not recommended if:
You got any back problems
Heart problems
High blood pressure
Walking difficulties
Pricing Information
INF ( 0m – 24m)
Child ( 2y – 11.99)
Adult ( 12 + )
Free
$33
$66
The price includes:
Transfers from & to your hotel in Sharm
All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking guide during your trip
Entrance fees to the Monastery
Lunch during your trip
Torch light
All taxes & service charge
Tour does not include:
Drinks & any personal expenses
Camel ride on the mountain
Additional Information
You should take with you:
Passport
Cash Money for any drinks or the camel ride for the way up or down
Camera
Comfortable walking shoes
Bottle of water
Light clothes during summer
Hat during summer
Heavy jacket during the winter (Reaches below 0 Degrees in the middle of the winter season)
Breakfast box ( You can organise this with your reception the day before the trip )
More Information:
Trip duration
14 Hours
Trip type
By air-conditioned coach
Starting from
Your Hotel ( Sharm El-Sheikh )
Return to
Your Hotel ( Sharm El-Sheikh )
pick up time
Approximately 10:00 pm
Return Time
Approximately 13:00 Pm the following day
Please contact our Rep on arrival to your Hotel, to confirm the exact pick up time from your reception and to inform them of your room number.
Useful Questions
How do I contact the Local Rep in resort?
Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (Office Number & Emergency Number) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we are working with one of the best handling agents in Egypt (Awarded 5 Times by the tourism ministry in Egypt) and they have the most experienced and reliable team in each destination as all their tours are up to the health & safety standards according to the FTO and all customer are insured during the activity.
How do I book and cancel?
You can book in 3 easy steps!
First you need to log in using your user name and password
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Select date and number of persons. And then either continue shopping or check out.
Enter some information (e.g. name, date of birth, arrival date, departure date and Hotel name)
Payment information in the Check-out Form.
Upon booking, you will receive an electronic voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime by going to Online Administration zone on the top menu.
After you book
Please print your voucher. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Hand the voucher to your guide on the day of the activity.
What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
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See the sun rise over the desert on an unforgettable visit to the place where Moses received the 10 Commandments. You\'ll travel with your Egyptologist guide, who will accompany you up Moses\' Mountain and take you on a tour of St. Catherine\'s Monastery - the 2nd oldest monastery in the world.
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