Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
Highlights
- Climb Mount Sinai and witness a breathtaking sunrise
- Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest in the world
- Experience a unique spiritual and historical journey
Description
Experience a unique spiritual and adventurous journey with A&M Tours to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery.
Your tour begins at 8:00 PM with pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Travel by air-conditioned coach for حوالي 3 hours to reach Mount Sinai (Moses Mountain).
The climb to the summit begins during the night. The ascent includes approximately 750 steps and takes around 4 hours. Reaching the top, you will witness a breathtaking sunrise and enjoy panoramic views over the Sinai mountains—an unforgettable and peaceful moment.
After sunrise, you will descend the mountain, which takes approximately 2–3 hours, and head towards St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest working monasteries in the world.
You will spend around 2 hours exploring the monastery, which includes:
A historic mosque built in the 11th century A Greek Orthodox monastery within fortified walls The church containing relics believed to belong to Saint Catherine The Holy Valley, one of the most sacred places in Sinai, where it is believed that God spoke to Prophet Moses
According to tradition, visitors are reminded of the sacred words: “Take off your shoes, for you are standing on holy ground.”
After the visit, you will return to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at حوالي 1:00 PM, concluding a deeply meaningful and memorable experience.
From £29 /person
Kids: £20 /person
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