sharm el sheikh
16 hours

MOUNT MOSES AND SAINT CATHERINE'S MONASTERY

Overview

Mount Moses (Mount Sinai) is a sacred place for representatives of three world religions at once. It is customary to climb at night in order to meet the sunrise at the

top of the mountain. According to the legend, at night, passing a long way up (3700 steps), pilgrims are called the "Ladder of Repentance" - it grants absolution of

sins. At the foot of the mountain is the Monastery of St. Catherine, an ancient complex of buildings of early Christianity, which is a UNESCO heritage site

pick up time around 21:00 depends on the location of the hotel

The road to the foot of the mountain is approximately 1.5 hours

Stop at the icon gallery, about 20-30 minutes

Night ascent with a Bedouin guide to the summit along an equipped trail about 3 hours of travel, distance 7 km

Meeting the sunrise at the top of the mountain (you can rent a woolen blanket on site)

Descent back to St. Catherine's Monastery about 2 hours

A visit to the Monastery of St. Catherine, the opportunity to communicate with the monks, the history of the monastery, traditions, ancient icons. Well of Moses, the

Burning Bush

Arrival at the hotel at approximately 13:00 (depending on location)




Highlights
  • Night ascent with a Bedouin guide to the summit via an equipped trail

  • Witnessing the sunrise at the mountain summit

  • Descending back to Saint Catherine's Monastery

  • Visiting Saint Catherine's Monastery

Basic Information
Duration:
16 hours
Departure Time:
21:00
Return Time:
13:30
Included:
  • Transportation services for the duration of the trip

  • Services of an english-speaking guide and a guide along the mountain trail

  • A flashlight during the ascent

Not Included:
  • Camel ride to the base of the steps (approximately $10-15 per person)

  • Rental of a woolen blanket at the summit (approximately $3-5 per person)

Items To Bring
  • Passport and a copy of your passport (required by the police when leaving Sharm El Sheikh)

  • Water

  • Dry breakfast (pre-order at the reception)

  • Headgear, scarf for women

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Warm clothing (in winter)

Tour Program

  • Night ascent with a Bedouin guide to the summit via an equipped trail, approximately 3 hours of walking, covering a distance of 7 km

  • Witnessing the sunrise at the mountain summit (you can rent a woolen blanket on-site)

  • Descending back to Saint Catherine's Monastery, approximately 2 hours

  • Visiting Saint Catherine's Monastery, the opportunity to interact with monks, learn about the monastery's history, traditions, and ancient icons, and see Moses' Well and the Burning Bush

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