Mount Sinai And St Catherine Night Tour From Cairo By Bus Private
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English, German, Russian, Italian, French, and Spanish
About this experience
Mount Sinai, also known as Mount Horeb or Gabal Musa, is a mountain in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt that is a possible location of the biblical Mount Sinai. This tour is a bus trip to the most famous mountain on Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Overnight accommodation
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Local Bedouin Guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Gratuities
- Any extra not mentioned in the program
Itinerary
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Day 1 | Cairo – St. Catherine
Day 1 | Cairo – St. Catherine Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 06:00 AM. You will then travel by air-conditioned vehicle to St. Catherine, a journey of approximately 6 hours through the Sinai Peninsula. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in St. Catherine for check-in and time to relax. The rest period is important to prepare for the overnight climb. At around midnight, you will be transferred to the starting point of the mountain trail to begin your ascent of Mount Sinai with a local guide.
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Day 2 | Mount Sinai Sunrise – St. Catherine Monastery – Return to Cairo
Begin climbing Mount Sinai (2,285 meters) in the early hours of the morning. The route follows a long mountain path and ends with the famous 700 steps leading to the summit. You will arrive in time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai. For those who may find the climb difficult, a camel ride is available for an additional charge for part of the route, up to the area before the final steps. After descending, visit St. Catherine Monastery, one of the most celebrated monuments of Sinai and one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. Following the visit, enjoy breakfast at the hotel or at a local restaurant in St. Catherine, depending on the final arrangement. After breakfast, begin the drive back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 days
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Minimum age
- 16+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, German, Russian, Italian, French, and Spanish
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for child aged 15 and under
- Dress code is smart casual
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Dress code is smart casual
- Not recommended for participants with back problems
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- We pick up all travelers from any Hotel in Cairo and Giza
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, German, Russian, Italian, French, and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 16 or older.
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From AED 2,099 per person (5–15 travelers)Free cancellation
