Overview
Take a mystical overnight journey to Mount Sinai — the “Mountain of Moses” — sacred to the three Abrahamic faiths and, by tradition, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Climb through the night with a local Bedouin guide to the summit (2,285 m) for an unforgettable sunrise above the clouds, then descend to visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Chapel of the Burning Bush and Moses’ Well.
Highlights
- ✦ Overnight climb of sacred Mount Sinai (2,285 m) with a local Bedouin guide
- ✦ Unforgettable sunrise above the clouds from the summit
- ✦ St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- ✦ The Chapel of the Burning Bush and Moses’ Well
- ✦ Optional camel ride for around two-thirds of the ascent
Programme
- ~20:00 — Hotel pick-upDeparture by minibus from your Sharm hotel.
- Drive to St. Catherine (~3 hrs)Including a short stop along the way.
- Begin the night climbMeet your Bedouin guide; torch provided.
- Optional camel rideFor the first two-thirds; final third on foot (700 steps).
- Summit at sunrise (2,285 m)Sunrise over the Sinai mountains.
- St. Catherine’s MonasteryBurning Bush and Moses’ Well.
- Return driveArriving back in Sharm around 14:00.
What’s included
- ✓ Hotel pick-up & drop-off by minibus
- ✓ Local Bedouin mountain guide
- ✓ Torch for the night climb
- ✓ Guide & entrance at St. Catherine’s Monastery
- ✕ Camel ride (optional)
- ✕ Blanket rental at the summit (optional)
- ✕ Drinks & personal expenses
- ✕ Tips
Good to know
Availability: alternating days (Sun/Mon, Wed/Thu, Fri/Sat). Reasonable fitness needed — the final third (700 steps) is on foot. It is very cold at the summit, so warm layered clothing is essential.
What to bring: ID/passport plus a photocopy, packed breakfast, comfortable walking shoes, and warm layered clothing.
