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Mount Sinai: Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Private Tour｜Egypt
Mount Sinai: Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Private Tour｜Egypt
Mount Sinai: Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Private Tour｜Egypt
Mount Sinai: Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Private Tour｜Egypt
Mount Sinai: Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Private Tour｜Egypt

Mount Sinai: Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine Private Tour｜Egypt

Egypt-South Sinai
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  • Feel the thrill of climbing Mount Sinai, a sacred mountain in Egypt
  • Witness a breathtaking sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai
  • Explore St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Discover the Burning Bush Tree and the Well of Prophet Moses
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Get a private hike to Mount Sinai, starting with pickup from your hotel and transfer to the foot of the mountain beside Saint Catherine’s Monastery. Here we’ll complete the required registration at the Tourism Police Office before proceeding through the mountain checkpoint to begin the ascent with your local Bedouin guide from the Jabaliya tribe.

The route to the top of Mount Sinai is divided into three main sections: 0.85 km from the checkpoint to Saint Catherine’s Monastery, followed by a winding 4.15 km trail and finally 750 stone steps carved into the mountain, leading all the way to the summit.

Along the way, you’ll meet Bedouins with camels offering rides (up to the steps) and pass by a few traditional Bedouin coffee shops, where you can pause to rest. At the summit of Mount Sinai (also known as Mount Moses), the air is cooler than in the town or on the coast. Cafeterias at the top offer hot drinks and blankets for rent, perfect while you wait for the stunning sunrise over the Sinai mountains and desert.

After witnessing this unforgettable sunrise view, you’ll descend back down to Saint Catherine’s Monastery, a walk that usually takes around two hours. Inside, explore several sacred and historic sites, including the Burning Bush Tree, the Well of Prophet Moses, the main monastery church (also called the Church of St. Helena), and the monastery museum (open when permitted).

Note: Saint Catherine’s Monastery is generally open to visitors throughout the week, except on Fridays, Sundays, and Orthodox holidays. On Fridays, it is open for only one hour. On regular days, visiting hours are from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM.

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  • If your package requires a pickup address, the supplier will reconfirm the address you provided. If the address cannot be accepted, we will contact you to confirm an alternative pickup location.

  • Not Suitable For: Children under 5 years

  • Not Suitable For: Pregnant women

  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • Not Suitable For: People with heart problems

  • Not Suitable For: Wheelchair users

  • Not Suitable For: People with respiratory issues

  • Not Suitable For: People over 95 years

  • What To Bring: Jacket

  • What To Bring: Sun hat

  • What To Bring: Gloves

  • What To Bring: Personal medication

  • What To Bring: Socks

  • What To Bring: Hiking shoes

  • What To Bring: Daypack

  • What To Bring: Power bank

  • What To Bring: Snacks

  • What To Bring: Sunglasses

  • What To Bring: Passport or ID card

  • What To Bring: Windbreaker

  • What To Bring: Sunscreen

  • What To Bring: Comfortable clothes

  • What To Bring: Cash

  • What To Bring: Camera

  • What To Bring: Hiking pants

  • What To Bring: Flashlight

  • Not Allowed: Weapons or sharp objects

  • Not Allowed: Drones

  • Not Allowed: Alcohol and drugs

  • Not Allowed: Baby carriages

  • Not Allowed: Electric wheelchairs

  • Not Allowed: Firework

  • Not Allowed: Making noise

  • Not Allowed: Party groups

  • Not Allowed: Making fire

  • Know Before You Go: Saint Catherine’s Monastery is generally open to visitors throughout the week, except on Fridays, Sundays, and Orthodox holidays. On Fridays, it is open for only one hour. On regular days, visiting hours are from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM

  • Know Before You Go: The hike is 2285 meters above sea level and can be challenging

  • Know Before You Go: The temperature at the summit is typically colder than in the town or on the coast

  • Know Before You Go: Cafeterias at the top offer blankets for rent to help visitors stay warm while waiting for the sunrise

  • Know Before You Go: Climbing the mountain is not allowed until 24 hours have passed after the last scuba dive

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