Enjoy a hiking trip to the peak of Mount Sinai and awe at the marvelous beauty of the sunrise from the top. Skim through the ancient manuscripts at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saint Catherine's Monastery. Enjoy a city tour and explore the city of Dahab.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 16 - 18 hours
- Starting time 8:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian, Russian, Arabic
- Pickup included
- CPlease wait at the main gate of your Sharm El Sheikh hotel along the highway, not the reception area.
Experience
Highlights
- Discover old treasures while spending some quality time at St. Catherine’s Monastery
- Hike to explore Mount Sinai and watch the sunrise over the landscape below
- Unwind in picturesque Dahab with some lunch and a city tour
Full description
Be picked up from your hotel in Sharm-El-Sheikh and travel comfortably in an air-conditioned bus to Mount Moses. Upon arrival, enjoy a hike to reach the peak of Mount Sinai, which is the sacred location where God gave 10 commandments to Prophet Moses. Marvel at the beauty of the sun rising, painting the sky saffron across the majestic mountain.
Climb down and enjoy your breakfast before moving on with the trip. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine's Monastery where you can see old manuscripts and icons unearthed from the Vatican that are exhibited in the library.
Continue to Dahab mostly referred to as the "The Flower Power City" of the Red Sea. Shop to your heart's content while enjoying the beauty of the city. Enjoy a city tour to see the city's best spots. Unwind and relax with lunch in the city.
Finish your day of exploration with drop-off back at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel at Sharm El Sheikh
- Transfers in clean air-conditioned transportation
- Soft drinks and water
- Lunch in Dahab, if option selected
- Tour Guide from Sharm El Sheikh
- Any personal expenses that are not mentioned in the itinerary
- Extra drinks
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
- Children under 2 years
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Hat
- Jacket
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- The Monastery remains closed due to Covid reasons
- It is recommended to order a breakfast box from your hotel in advance
- Located towards the end of the mountain are 750 steps, these can be walked or a camel can be hired
- This is a full-day tour lasting 17-18 hours in total
