Mount Sinai Sunrise Climb & St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Dahab

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Duration

12 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

Arabic, English, Italian

About this tour

Experience the magic of Mount Sinai on this overnight hiking trip from Dahab. Begin your climb under the stars to reach the 2,285-meter summit in time for sunrise, when the first light bathes the mountaintop chapel and mosque in golden hues. On the descent, visit the 6th-century St. Catherine’s Monastery, believed to stand on the site of the Burning Bush, and explore its ancient Christian art and relics. With round-trip transport from Dahab included, this trip is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to see both iconic sites in a single journey.

Highlights

  • Hike to the summit of Mount Sinai for a stunning sunrise view
  • Begin the climb at night to enjoy cooler temperatures and a starry sky
  • Option to ride a camel most of the way (own expense)
  • Explore St. Catherine’s Monastery, the world’s oldest operating monastery
  • See centuries-old Christian relics and artwork
  • Round-trip transport from Dahab included

Included/Excluded

  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Bedouin guide during the mountain climb
  • Searchlight for the hike
  • Pickup from Gas Station near Shopping Market “Take 5”
  • Entrance fees to Mount Sinai (€10 per person, payable in cash)
  • Food and drinks
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program

Itinerary

Mount Sinai Sunrise Climb & St. Catherine’s Monastery Tour from Dahab

Stop 1 – Departure from Dahab (3 hours)
Meet at the Gaz Station near Shopping Market “Take 5” in the late evening and board the bus to Mount Sinai, the biblical site where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.
Admission Ticket: Included

Stop 2 – Mount Sinai Climb (6 hours)
Begin your 3-hour ascent at 2:00 am with a Bedouin guide, following a winding path to 700 steps that lead to the 2,285-meter summit. Arrive in time to watch the sunrise over the surrounding peaks before descending.
Admission Ticket: Not Included

Stop 3 – St. Catherine’s Monastery (3 hours)
Meet your guide at the monastery gate for a tour of this 6th-century site, the oldest continually operating monastery in the world. Visit the Church of the Transfiguration, the Burning Bush, and the Well of the Prophet Moses before returning to Dahab.
Admission Ticket: Included

Durations

Fullday (+7hours)

Languages

Arabic
English
Italian

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Owner

HyaSobh

Member Since 2025

Information Contact

Email

[email protected]

Website

egypttrails.com

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