St. Catherine & Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike

An overnight climb to watch the sun rise over the Sinai

4.9 (413) Cultural Day Trips Sharm El Sheikh Overnight (approx. 11 hours)
Best Seller From 45 USD / person

About this activity

Overnight trip from Sharm El Sheikh: night hike up Mount Sinai for sunrise, then visit St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the world.

Full description

Departing late evening, drive roughly two hours to the base of Mount Sinai, then begin the night hike along the camel path by torchlight. After sunrise at the summit, descend and visit St. Catherine's Monastery before the drive back to Sharm El Sheikh.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • St. Catherine's Monastery entry fee
  • Local Bedouin summit guide fee (paid on-site)
  • Breakfast

About this activity

11 hours
Up to 20 people
Cultural Day Trips
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking guide
Bottled water

Highlights

  • Night hike to the summit of Mount Sinai
  • Sunrise views over the Sinai mountains
  • Visit St. Catherine's Monastery
  • Experienced guide throughout

Tour Itinerary & Map

  1. 1 Late-evening pickup from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel
  2. 2 Night hike up the camel path
  3. 3 Sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai
  4. 4 Descent via the Steps of Repentance
  5. 5 Visit to St. Catherine's Monastery
  6. 6 Drive back and drop-off at your hotel

Why Choose This Tour

A Genuine Bucket-List Hike

Sunrise from Mount Sinai's summit is one of the most memorable experiences in Egypt.

Experienced Overnight Guide

Our guides are experienced with night hikes and set a pace suited to the whole group.

What to Bring

Warm layers for the cold night and summitHeadlamp or torchSturdy hiking shoesModest clothing for the monastery visit

Trip Essentials

Duration

Overnight (approx. 11 hours)

Location

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Safety

Professional guides & equipment

Payment

Secure & flexible options

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