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Mount Sinai Climb and St Catherine Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

Mount Sinai Climb and St Catherine Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh

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Overview

Duration

12h

Languages

Italian, English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Watch sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai on a hiking trip from Sharm el Sheikh to one of Egypt’s highest mountains. You’ll climb the 7,497-foot (2,285-mt.) peak in the predawn darkness, see first light illuminate the mountaintop chapel and mosque, then descend to the 6th-century Monastery of St. Catherine, built where Moses is believed to have seen the Burning Bush. With round-trip transport from Sharm el Sheikh, this is a great way to experience Mount Sinai and St. Catherine even if you have limited time in Egypt. Hike to the summit of Mount Sinai Leave in the dark to catch sunrise at the mountain Option to ride a camel most of the way (own expense) Visit the oldest continually-operating monastery in the world See centuries-old Christian art and relics Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Sharm el Sheikh

What to remember

Important info

• the passport;
• dry rations (need to be ordered at the reception);
• money for personal expenses (souvenirs);
• sports shoes, warm and practical clothes;
• sunglasses, cream (if it's cool at night, it's very warm during the day);
• headdress, headscarf for women on the territory of the monastery;
• water.

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We Offer free round trip Transfer from Sharm Hotels.
Kindly advise Hotel name & Room number to inform Hotel Security.
The exact pickup time will be communicated via Whatsapp before the trip
Infants must sit on laps

What's included

Air\-conditioned vehicle , Hotel Pick up \& Drop off Mousses Mountain \+ St.Catherine Monastery Qualified Egyptologist guide Bedouin guide during climbing up the mountain searchlight

What's not included

Any extras not mentioned in the program Entrance fees to Mousses Mountain 10€ per person to be paid cash Food And Drinks

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Sun Tours Egypt