Sharm El Sheikh: Mount Sinai & Monastery Tour
ID: GYG430715-775971
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
Depart from Sharm El Sheikh for a nighttime climb to the top of Mount Sinai. Enjoy the sunrise at the peak, then descend to St. Catherine's Monastery with a guide.
Drive from Sharm El Sheikh to climb Mount Sinai for a nighttime hike to the top. You’ll reach the summit before dawn and will witness a magnificent sunrise over the desert below. Afterward, climb down to visit St Catherine’s Monastery.
You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh in an air-conditioned car. After about 3 hours of driving, you’ll reach St. Catherine National Park and begin your climb to the top of Mount Sinai with a Bedouin guide.
Reaching the summit before dawn, you’ll have plenty of time to get comfortable and admire the spectacular sunrise. Take in panoramic views over the Sinai desert before you begin your climb down to the monastery.
The monastery was established in AD 565 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have some time to explore the oldest continuously operating Christian monastery in the world.
At the end of your tour, you'll be transferred back to your accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh.
Highlights
- Witness a spectacular sunrise as you stand at the summit of Mount Sinai
- Enjoy a peaceful nighttime hike under the stars to the summit of Mount Sinai
- Admire dazzling panoramic views from the top of the mountain
- Visit St. Catherine's, one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world
- Travel to and from Sharm El Sheikh in an air-conditioned vehicle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
