Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine’s Monastery

At your preferred time, we’ll pick you up in Sharm El Sheikh, heading into the very centre of the Sinai peninsula.

Then, after approximately two and a half hours on a bus, we’ll arrive at the mountainous region of the area, where we’ll begin our night ascent of Mount Sinai, climbing the 750 steps which lead to the summit. The effort will be worth it, as we’ll see the sunrise from the peak, in the very same spot where Moses is said to have received the 10 commandments of the Old Testament.

Having climbed back down, we’ll fuel up with the packed breakfasts from the hotel, then visit St. Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of the mountain – the oldest in all Christendom. This UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 6th century is surrounded by walls, but crossing them we’ll visit the Basilica of the Transfiguration, an Orthodox-Christian temple with a stunning artistic heritage.

The monastery has a large collection of codices, old bibles which make it the second most important collection in the world, only surpassed by the Vatican archives. Outside we’ll see the burning bush in which Moses saw an angel, according to the bible. 

With the visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery over, we’ll begin the return journey to Sharm El Sheikh, arriving about 15 hours after departure.

Important Information

• Climbing Mount Sinai means climbing 750 stairs. We recommend that you bring water, as well as wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
• On Sundays, the Saint Catherine Monastery is closed and therefore an interior visit will not be possible
• Please ask your hotel to make you a packed breakfast, as this is not included in the price of the excursion.