Mount Sinai Sunrise Climb and St Catherine Monastery
Night climb to the summit, sunrise, then the 6th-century monastery
- Duration14 hours (overnight)
- Pickup22:30
- RunsDaily
- LanguagesEnglish, Russian, German
- CancellationFree up to 48h before
- ConfirmationInstant
Highlights
- Climb Mount Sinai (2,285 m) by moonlight with a Bedouin guide
- Sunrise over the peaks of South Sinai
- Visit St Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the Burning Bush
About this tour
One of the great walks of the Middle East. Climb through the night, watch the sun rise over a sea of mountains, then visit the oldest working Christian monastery in the world.
Itinerary
- 22:30Hotel pickup
Drive 3 hours to St Catherine.
- 01:30Start the climb
3 hours on the camel path; camels can be hired.
- 05:30Sunrise at the summit
- 07:00Walk down
Via the 3,750 Steps of Repentance.
- 09:00St Catherine's Monastery
Guided visit when it opens.
- 12:30Back at your hotel
What's included
- Transfers
- Bedouin climbing guide
- Egyptologist at the monastery
- Breakfast box
- Monastery entry
- Camel up the mountain (about $20)
- Blankets at the summit ($3)
- Tips
What to bring
- Warm layers, it is cold at the top
- Head torch
- Good walking shoes
- Passport
Pickup and good to know
Pickup from Sharm El Sheikh and Nabq Bay hotels.
Pickup: 22:30 · Back: 12:30 next day
- The climb is demanding; good fitness needed
- Monastery closed on Fridays, Sundays and religious holidays — we adjust the plan
Cancel up to 48 hours before the start for a full refund. Bad weather? We move you to another day or refund in full. Full policy
Questions travellers ask
How hard is it?
About 3 hours up on a wide path. Camels cover most of it if you get tired.
Is it cold?
Yes, 0-5°C at sunrise in winter. Bring layers.
Still have a question? Ask us on WhatsApp
Reviews
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CChloe D.October 2026 · Verified booking
Lovely experience. Would have liked a bit more free time, but overall great.
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AAhmed F.October 2026 · Verified booking
Professional service in Arabic and English. The kids loved it.
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NNatalia K.September 2026 · Verified booking
Our driver waited even though the flight was an hour late. Very kind.
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EEmma W.September 2026 · Verified booking
Brilliant day from start to finish. Pickup was on time, the guide was funny and patient with the kids, and the reef was amazing.
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MMarco R.August 2026 · Verified booking
Very well organised. We booked in the morning and got the WhatsApp confirmation in minutes.
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OOlga S.August 2026 · Verified booking
Great trip and good food. The boat was a bit busy but the crew handled it well.