Mount Moses Sunrise & St Catherine from Sharm El Sheikh

Mount Moses sunrise and St Catherine’s Monastery

Discover the mountain landscapes and religious heritage of Sinai on a trip from Sharm El Sheikh. Watch the sunrise from Mount Moses, also known as Jebel Musa, and visit St Catherine’s Monastery after the descent.

Suited for: Individuals, couples and families
Duration: To be confirmed
Tour language: English
Departure: Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Departure days: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Highlights

• Sunrise views from Mount Moses
• A visit to St Catherine’s Monastery
• A Bedouin guide during the mountain ascent
• Breakfast in St Catherine

Itinerary

• Pickup from your hotel and transfer to the mountain area.
• Ascend Mount Moses with a Bedouin guide. The routes described in the programme include the Steps of Repentance and the longer Camel Path; camel riding on the latter is an optional activity.
• Watch the sunrise and take in the mountain scenery before descending.
• Visit St Catherine’s Monastery, with the Burning Bush and the mosque in the monastery grounds included in the visit programme.
• Enjoy breakfast in St Catherine before the return transfer to your hotel.

What to bring

• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
• Warm clothing
• Money for personal expenses
• Passport
• Snacks and water

Included

• Mount Moses excursion
• Hotel pickup and return transfer in Sharm El Sheikh
• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees to St Catherine National Park
• Bedouin guide during the ascent
• Breakfast in St Catherine
• Bottled water and soft drinks in the vehicle
• Service charges and taxes

Not included

• Extras not listed in the programme
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities