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Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

English

About this tour

This Mount Sinai tour from Sharm El Sheikh is more than a hike; it’s a spiritual and scenic journey through the heart of the Sinai desert. Depart late at night and travel under a blanket of stars to the base of this sacred mountain, believed to be where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

Begin your ascent in the cool darkness and reach the summit just in time for a breathtaking sunrise over the rugged peaks. After taking in the view, descend to explore St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world. This tour is perfect for adventure seekers who want to experience the magic of Egypt’s highlands.

Highlights

  • Mount Sinai
  • St. Catherine’s Monastery

Included/Excluded

  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • A bottle of mineral water per person
  • Beverages
  • Lunch (Available at an extra charge of $10)
  • Entry to sites not listed in the itinerary
  • Any optional tours or activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping (gratuities)

Itinerary

Mount Sinai tour from Sharm El Sheikh

 

You'll leave your hotel late at night and travel across the quiet Sinai desert to reach the base of this sacred mountain, known as the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

 

Led by your guide, you'll begin your nighttime ascent. Choose between the Camel Path, a longer but gentler trail, or challenge yourself with the Steps of Repentance, a steeper, more demanding route carved from ancient stone.  

 

The climb takes around 2 to 3 hours. At the summit, you'll rest and reflect as the sky gradually begins to glow. When dawn breaks, you’ll witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Sinai mountains, a moment of stillness, light, and wonder that will stay with you forever.  

 

By late morning, you’ll return to Sharm El Sheikh, spiritually refreshed, physically rewarded, and forever moved by the journey.

Language

English

Frequently asked questions

The hike to the summit usually takes 2 to 3 hours, depending on your pace and the route you choose. You’ll descend after sunrise.

A moderate level of fitness is recommended. The pace is steady, and many travelers of different ages complete the hike successfully each day.

Wear comfortable hiking shoes, and bring warm layers (especially in winter), water, and a small flashlight or headlamp. A light snack and a scarf are also useful.

Yes, after the hike, you’ll visit the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world.

Yes, camels are available for hire at the base of the mountain and can take you most of the way up the Camel Path. The final summit must be reached on foot.

Yes, the tour is safe and well-organized. You’ll be accompanied by a professional guide throughout the journey and surrounded by other travelers.

Temperatures at the summit can be cold, especially before sunrise, even in summer. Warm layers are strongly recommended, particularly in the winter months.

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A++++++ It was a pleasure meeting you Ahmed. You made the trip from the airport to the hotel a good experience I hope to be your passenger in my next coming to Cairo.
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Great service, professional staff, quick response, and very comfortable vehicles I would like to sincerely thank the entire team for the excellent service and professional treatment throughout my experience with them. I truly appreciated the high quality of the service, the excellent condition of the vehicles, and most importantly, the quick response and the professionalism of your staff during the service. Thank you all for your great support and for making the experience smooth and pleasant. I highly appreciate your efforts and look forward to using your service again in the future. One small suggestion would be to keep the prices a little more reasonable and competitive. 😊 Thank you once again and keep up the great work!
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Best travel agency This review is a true evidence to the great experience and happiness I had with this company. Honestly I've never dealt with people like the team at Respect Tours. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming especially Mr. David Asaad who is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. He is very kind easy to get along with and has a big heart. His professionalism was outstanding and he is also a great leader with confidence and knowledge I would also like to give a special thanks to our driver Mohsen. He was very friendly helpful and professional throughout our trips and made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. I truly thank the wonderful Respect Tours team and wish them continued success and all the best.
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Guidance for trips We booked 2 trips and we had great experience! Many thanks to Ashraf Zaky. He was very friendly, helpful and gave us great guidance to explore Cairo!
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Road trip with driver Excellent experience! Thanks Ahmed! The best Driver!! Highly recommended!
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5 star service Very good experience mostly staff very friend my ashraf and salim driver and ahmad driver very nice service and very friendly my tour is very happy that guys i come again inshallah
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One of a kind experience From the tour desk to the driver. The star was Hazim such a gentleman. He did everything perfect and knowledgeable. Pyramid's tour. The museum. Extremely accommodating and pleasant. Yasmin was our contact person and was also extremely helpful
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Pyramids tour We travelled with Ahmet Elnagar he was kind and the ride was really good.
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Wonderful services - Respect Tour via Novotel Borg / Cairo Exceptional Support and Professionalism - Respect Tours - Novotel El Borg / Cairo I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Achraf Zaki and his colleague Ayman for their outstanding professionalism, kindness and dedication. From the very beginning, they made us feel completely confident and well taken care of. They took the time to understand our expectations and helped us choose the best options to discover and enjoy this wonderful city of Cairo in auguste 2026. Their professionalism, availability and warm attitude truly made a difference and contributed to making our stay even more enjoyable. We will certainly return to the same hotel on our next visit to Cairo, and it will be a real pleasure to have the opportunity to contact Mr. Achraf Zaki and Ayman again. Thank you both for your excellent support and for helping us create such wonderful memories of Cairo. We truly appreciate it! 🌟