Overview
Travel by day to visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest and most important Christian sites in the world, built around the Biblical Burning Bush.
After the monastery visit, hike up Mount Sinai during daylight hours to witness an unforgettable sunset from the summit of Moses’ Mountain, surrounded by spectacular views and a starry sky as night falls.
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel and drive about 2 hours to St. Catherine.
- Explore the ancient Orthodox monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating back to the 6th century.
- Visit the famous Burning Bush
- View the Icons Gallery (museum ticket not included)
Start your climb up Moses' Mountain for a magical sunset experience.
Enjoy the first stars appearing over the Sinai sky during the descent.
Arrive back at your hotel around 19:00 pm.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Pick-up and return services
- • All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
- • Bottled water during the trip
- • Professional Bedouin guide for the mountain hike
- • Entrance fees to St. Catherine National Park
- • All service charges and taxes
Cost Excludes
- • Entrance ticket to the Museum Room at the monastery
- • Meals and food
- • Camel ride (optional)
- • Tipping
- • Any extras not mentioned in the program
FAQs
- This tour is private and organized upon special request.
Fridays and Sundays: The monastery is closed for holidays, but you can still hike Mount Sinai if you wish.
Group Size Price Private Tour (1–3 persons) 150$ total 4 persons 60$ per person 5 persons 50$ per person 6–8 persons 40$ per person
- 0–4 years: Free of charge
- 4–9 years: 50% of adult tour price
10+ years: Full adult price
- Passport
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, and sunblock
- Light jacket (evenings can get chilly)
- Camera
- Snacks
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