Sunrise Tour
Overview
Travel through the night for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Climb Mount Sinai under the stars and witness the breathtaking sunrise from the summit of Moses’ Mountain.
After sunrise, descend and visit the historic St. Catherine Monastery, built around the site of the Biblical Burning Bush.
Itinerary
Departure from your hotel.
Arrive at St. Catherine area. Begin your guided hike up Mount Sinai.
Hike under a sky full of stars — about 2.5 hours each way.
Reach the summit and witness an unforgettable sunrise over the Sinai mountains.
After sunrise, hike back down.
- Explore one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Justinian.
- Visit the famous Burning Bush site
- View the remarkable Icons Gallery (museum ticket not included)
Head back to your hotel.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Pick-up and drop-off services
- • Air-conditioned transportation
- • Bottle of water
- • Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
- • Professional Bedouin guide for the mountain hike
- • All service charges and taxes
Cost Excludes
- • Ticket to the Museum Room inside the monastery
- • Camel ride (optional)
- • Tipping
- • Any extras not mentioned in the program
FAQs
If you choose this tour on Thursday or Saturday, the St. Catherine Monastery will be closed the next morning — you will only enjoy the Sinai Mountain hike.
Tour Type Price Private Tour (1–3 persons) 165$ total Group Tour (per person) 40$
- 0–4 years: Free of charge
- 4–9 years: 50% of the adult tour price
- 10+ years: Full adult price
- Passport
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Warm clothes (it can be chilly at night)
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Light snacks
- Camera
Please remember to read our [Terms & Conditions] before booking.