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Climbing Mount Sinai – A Spiritual and Scenic Adventure
Climbing Mount Sinai offers an unforgettable mix of nature and spirituality. This iconic mountain stands at 2,285 meters above sea level and is revered by followers of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
Departure from Sharm El Sheikh
Your journey begins late at night from Sharm El Sheikh, heading toward the town of Saint Catherine. The drive takes about 3 hours. Since the area sits 700 meters above sea level, evenings are very cold. Therefore, it’s essential to pack warm clothes, especially in winter.
The Night Hike – An Unforgettable Climb
After arriving, you’ll begin a guided night hike up Mount Moses, also called Mount Sinai. The climb takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, with several rest points. Camels are available for parts of the route for those who prefer not to walk the full way.
The path is peaceful, lit only by the stars and headlamps. As a result, many travelers find this journey deeply spiritual. This mountain is believed to be the place where Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Witness the Sunrise from the Summit in Climbing Mount Sinai Trip
Reaching the top just before dawn is a powerful moment. As the sun rises, you’ll watch golden light spread over the rugged Sinai mountains. It’s not just a beautiful view—it’s a moment of reflection and wonder.
Explore Saint Catherine’s Monastery
After the descent, you’ll visit Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest in the world. Located at the base of the mountain, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has operated continuously since the 6th century.
Inside, you can explore:
- The burning bush, believed to be the one Moses saw
- The Church of Transfiguration
- Ancient icons and handwritten manuscripts
Moreover, the monastery reflects harmony between cultures, with a long history of peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Climbing Mount Sinai Trip
- A sacred experience tied to three major religions
- Unmatched natural scenery and mountain landscapes
- A glimpse into ancient history and faith
- A powerful sunrise from the top of Sinai
Final Words
Climbing Mount Sinai is more than just a tour—it’s a chance to reconnect with nature, history, and your inner self. While the climb is challenging, the reward is immense. You’ll return with deep memories, spiritual peace, and a story to tell for a lifetime with bibo viaggi.
Tour Details
-Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai on an excursion from Sharm el Sheikh to one of Egypt's highest mountains.
-Excursion Mount Sinai and Monastery of Saint Catherine from Sharm El Sheikh which will last one day to have the opportunity to visit the most significant places of Sinai L. Mount Sinai, the Monastery of Saint Catherine and the burning bush of Moses.
-Enjoy the sunrise on top of Mount Sinai.
-Mount Moses, known as Mount Sinai, Mount Horeb, is a mountain in the middle of the South Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, and it is a sacred mountain of all monotheistic religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism.
-Mount Moses is located in the city of St. Catherine, about 250 km away from Sharm El-Sheikh
-The city of St. Catherine rises from sea level, about 700 meters above sea level, so when you go to the city, you must buy heavy winter clothes because it is very cold in the evening
-You will go through one of the most beautiful adventures of your life in ascending the mountains, especially Mount Moses, on which God appeared to reveal the Ten Commandments to his prophet Moses, amid spiritualities of the sanctity of the place, intoxication and rest, while watching the sunrise from the highest peak of Jabbe Moses, which rises 2285 meters above sea level.
-chance to visit one of the oldest churches in the middle east
-A trip not to be missed, it is fun and interesting, but it is tiring and hard
Destination:
Tour Plan
- Leave the hotel around 8:00 pm.
- After all the guest of all hotels is assembled, we will start our journey towards the city of St. Catherine.
- We will drive 250 km, about two and a half hours, we will stop during the travel to rest for one or two times.
- After arriving in the city of St. Catherine, we will start climbing Mount Moses, accompanied by a specialized and experienced Bedouin mountain guide.
- The mountain guide will accompany you climbing and ascending he is included in the price of the trip.
- You can hire a camel from the Bedouins to climb the mountain, as there are paved road for the camels to walk, and you can bargain with them on the price.
- After reaching the top, you will see the sunrise and imagine stunning views that you would never have imagined before.
- After sunrise you will start descending towards Saint Catherine Monastery.
- We will visit Saint Catherine Monastery.
- Visit st. Catherine church.
- Visiting St. Elena Church.
- Visit the burning bush.
- Visit Moses well.
- Go for breakfast.
- Back to sharm .
- We will start to return to Sharm El-Sheikh and arrive at the hotel at around 12:00.
Places You’ll See
Mount Sinai
What's Included
Not Included
Optional Extras
Take with you:
- Valid Passport with Egyptian Tourist Visa Or Identity Card with Egyptian Tourist Visa.
- prepare a breakfast box with the reception of your hotel (free from the hotel).
- Sneakers, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Headgear.
- You don't enter the monastery of saint catherine with the body uncovered “you must have long clothes to cover the body for both males and females.
Information about the trip:
- As this trip is a destination for many pilgrims.
- this trip is a hard trip and requires physical fitness.
- A tiring hike but worth it because Mount Sinai is 2285m high.
- Kindly advise Hotel name & Room number to inform Hotel Security.
- The exact pickup time will be communicated via Whatsapp before the trip.
- The monastery is only open from 9:00 am to midday for prayers for the monks.
- For the ascent of Mount Sinai you can use the camel which costs 15 euros (not included).
- You will have to travel 250 km from Sharm to the beginning of the climb and the same way back.
- This is a beautiful, interesting and spiritual journey, but it is also arduous, but it is worth all this fatigue.
- The height of the place where there is the monastery of Santa Caterina is almost 1535 meters above sea level.
- It should be noted that this monastry is a holy place and it has its sanctity, so you should not speak loudly or violate the instructions of the monastery.
- If you do not adhere to the permitted entry dress to cover the shoulders and knees, they will charge you to wear their clothes for some tips.
- To go to St. Catherine's trip, and due to the distance of more than 250 km, a permit must be obtained from the tourism police, and among the instructions of the tourism police, sometimes we must undertake this trip in a tourist group secured by the police, and this is for your safety.
- For your safety With a commitment to a speed that should not be exceeded, and this matter may cause some boredom to the visitors, but it is done for your safety, and we thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
- There are historical messages sent by holy people, and famous ones such as the message of Prophet Mohammed the prophet of Islam who gives security and protection to the monks of the monastery, and that of Napoleon Ponabarto.
Bring with you
- Sun block lotion.
- Casual comfortable clothing.
- Try to wear modest clothing that covers the knees and shoulders, especially for women.
Journey Times:
| Departure | 08:00 |
| Return | 13:00 |
| Days | Friday, Sunday and Wednesday |
journey duration :
- About 16 Hours.
Journey Dayes
- The trip is available all days of the week as long as the number of people is not less than five individuals.
- We always try to make your vacation the best vacation you spent in your life.
- Therefore, we always try to gather a group of the same language, nationality, and country to spend all your trips with them, so it will be an enjoyable company, and you will not feel alienated between us, and leave you with the most beautiful memories that you will never forget.
Price:
| Adult | 50 € |
| Child less than 8 | 25 € |
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