Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Visit
An overnight climb to watch the sun rise over the Sinai
About this activity
Overnight trip from Sharm El Sheikh: night hike up Mount Sinai for sunrise, then visit St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the world.
Full description
Departing late evening, drive roughly two hours to the base of Mount Sinai, then begin the night hike along the camel path by torchlight. After sunrise at the summit, descend and visit St. Catherine's Monastery before the drive back to Sharm El Sheikh.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- St. Catherine's Monastery entry fee
- Local Bedouin summit guide fee (paid on-site)
- Breakfast
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Climb Mount Sinai (Jebel Musa) at night to reach the summit by sunrise
- ✓Watch the sun rise over the Sinai mountains from the top
- ✓Visit St. Catherine's Monastery on the way back down
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Late-evening pickup from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel
- 2 Night hike up the camel path
- 3 Sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai
- 4 Descent via the Steps of Repentance
- 5 Visit to St. Catherine's Monastery
- 6 Drive back and drop-off at your hotel
Why Choose This Tour
A dedicated guide accompanies the overnight climb and monastery visit.
The night hike is timed precisely so you reach the summit as the sun comes up.
Hotel pickup and drop-off included for the overnight round trip.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Overnight (approx. 11 hours)
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
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