Mount Sinai And St Catherine Night Tour From Cairo By Bus Private

Cairo, Egypt

Climb the most holy mount in Egypt where Moses received the 10 commandments, visit the oldest monastery in Egypt, St Catherine monastery

Cancellation policy

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Duration 2 days

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

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.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Cairo – St. Catherine. Day 1 | Cairo – St. CatherineYour 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.

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.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Local Bedouin Guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip private transfer

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Any extra not mentioned in the program

Important information

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Don’t forget

Not recommended for pregnant travelersNot wheelchair accessibleNot recommended for people with back problemsNot recommended for people with heart conditionsNot recommended for child aged 15 and underDress code is smart casualNot stroller accessibleNot suitable for petsNo public transportation nearbyInfant 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 womenWe pick up all travelers from any Hotel in Cairo and Giza

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

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With GetExperience since 2026

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