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Mount Sinai Sunrise & St. Catherine: 2-Day Private Tour from Cairo
Climb Moses Mountain through the night, watch the sunrise from the summit and visit St. Catherine's Monastery on this well-established 2-day private tour from Cairo.
Overview
Experience one of the most spiritual journeys in Egypt on our Mount Sinai sunrise tour. Pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel begins this 2-day private adventure east across the desert to the sacred town of St. Catherine at the foot of the mountain.
The highlight comes at night: you climb Moses Mountain with a local Bedouin guide, walking the same ancient pilgrim route that has drawn travelers for centuries. As dawn breaks over the Sinai peaks, you stand on the summit with spectacular views across the desert - an unforgettable sunrise moment.
On the descent you visit St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest working monasteries in the world, home to the Burning Bush and a priceless collection of icons and manuscripts. After a well-earned breakfast you return to Cairo with memories to last a lifetime.
Highlights
- Night climb of Mount Moses
- Sunrise from the summit
- St. Catherine's Monastery & the Burning Bush
- Overnight in St. Catherine
- Bedouin mountain guide
- Private AC transfers from Cairo
Day-by-day itinerary
Drive to St. Catherine
Evening pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel. Drive east through the desert to St. Catherine, arriving at your mountain camp in time to rest before the night climb.
Summit Sunrise & Monastery
Climb Mount Moses through the night to reach the summit for a breathtaking sunrise. Descend, visit St. Catherine's Monastery and the Burning Bush, then enjoy breakfast before the return drive to Cairo.
What's included
The Cost Includes
- Private AC vehicle & driver
- Licensed tour guide
- St. Catherine's Monastery entrance
- Overnight accommodation in St. Catherine
- Breakfast after the climb
- Bottled water
The Cost Excludes
- Lunch & dinner
- Camel ride up the mountain (optional, paid locally)
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance