Moses Mountain Night Excursion From Sharm El Sheikh & Tours To Mount Sinai
Moses Mountain Night Excursion From Sharm El Sheikh & Tours To Mount Sinai
The second highest point and the most famous in Sinai at 2285m and one of the most visited sites. Breathtaking views and historical - this is a must do when you're in Sinai. This is the site where Moses is supposed to have received the 10 commandments. Overnight is recommended so that you can enjoy the magnificent views of sunrise over sinai, and if you get there early you can enjoy the sunset as well.
It is a long walk to the summit and depending on your fitness walking the ascent will take between 2-4 hours. Or it is possible to go by Camel 2/3rd's of the way but you may have to walk the last part which is the most difficult. Climbing Mount Sinai may be extremely difficult from late December - February due to poor weather conditions and sometimes there is snow and ice in winter. In July and August plan your ascent and descent avoiding the heat of the day.
Please note that the Mountain does get very crowded during the night whilst people wait for sunrise as this is the most popular climbing option. If you prefer it to be more peaceful climb to watch sunset or in between sunrise and sunset to avoid the crowds.
Take a torch and warm clothes for this climb even in summer you may feel at little cold at the summit after the climb.
We use local guides from the Jebaliya tribe for climbing Mount Sinai. The guide's fee is around 85 egyptian pounds per group of up to 8 persons. The guides will assist you so that the trip is comfortable and enjoyable.
There is a twice daily private bus service from Sheikh Salem House to St Catherines at 8am and 4pm daily. The price is 45 egyptian pounds per person each way for the bus journey.
A return mini bus from the Monastery runs at 11am and 7pm daily back to Dahab. Bookings can be made via Sheikh Salem House in Dahab or via Bedouin Paths at Sheikh Musa Camp in St Catherine's.
See the sun rise over the desert on an unforgettable visit to the place where Moses received the 10 Commandments. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with your own personal Egyptologist guide, who will accompany you up Moses' Mountain and take you on a tour of St. Catherine's Monastery. On this sunrise tour you will watch the sun rise over the Sinai Mountains, and retrace the footsteps of Moses when he climbed Mt. Sinai to receive the 10 Commandments. Note that the descent is not too steep, but there are around 500 steps at the very summit. On your journey back down the mountain you will stop at St. Catherine's Monastery, built between 527 and 565 A.D. The monastery is believed to have been built around the site of Moses' Burning Bush. During your visit you will visit the chapel of a Greek Orthodox church to see famous icons and the Mosaic of Transfiguration. Please note: St. Catherine's Monastery is approximately 142 miles ( 230 kilometers) from Sharm el Sheikh.
Inclusions:
* Qualified Egyptologist guide
* Entrance fees for National Park
* Qualified Bedouin escort.
* Water and soft drinks onboard
* Breakfast
* Transport by air conditioned vehicle
* Hotel pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
* Gratuities (recommended)
* Food and drinks unless specified
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