2-Day Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Trip from Cairo
Overview
Are you ever tried to watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai? This experience is unlike any other. This tour will be a mixture between adventure and hiking and spiritual history.
We will travel from cairo to St. Catherine to start our adventure at Mount Sinai and watching the sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai and we will visit St. Catherine Monastery
Tour Plan
- Pickup: Our representative will waiting you at your hotel to take you in a private AC car to start
- the way to St. Catherine: We will drive to one of the best natural places in Egypt. And we will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of South Sinai along the way. St. Catherine is one of Egypt's most important religious points.
- Hotel check-in: When we arrived. Kemerya Tours team will help you through the check-in process. I just want you to relax after this long road and re-energize to start our journey.
- The dinner & reset: Get ready early and take your Egyptian dinner before getting some rest; we will hike Mount Sinai to enjoy the vibes of the sunset
- Mount Sinai: Take your coffee before starting our adventure in Mount Sinai. We will hike to the top of Mount Sinai to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the sunrise at the top of Mount Sinai. This mountain is considered as one of the most important religious mountains in the world.
- Breakfast: After we finish this adventure. we will take a little break to eat our breakfast.
- St. Catherine Monastery: We will go to St. Catherine Monastery. It is located at the foot of Mount Sinai and it is one of the most important religious landmarks and our tour guide will tell you more when we arrive
- Return back: Once we finish this interesting adventure, we will return back to the hotel
Meeting Point
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Included / Excluded
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Included
- Private air-conditioned car transfers from and to Cairo
- 1 night in St. Catherine, half board
- All sites included in the program entrance tickets for mountain climbing.
- Bottled water. Soda. For the journey.
- Local Bedouin guide for mountain climbing
- Expert Egyptologist guide.
Not Included
- Drinks during meals.
- Personal expenses.
- Optional activities.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Prices
| Number of Persons | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $709 |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $394 |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $296 |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $254 |
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the 2-Day Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Trip?
The tour includes round-trip private transfers from Cairo or Giza, a 1-night hotel stay in St. Catherine on a half-board basis (dinner & breakfast), site entrance fees, a local Bedouin guide for the mountain climb, and an expert Egyptologist guide.
Is a local guide provided for the Mount Sinai night hike?
Yes, an experienced local Bedouin guide accompanies you throughout the trek to ensure a safe and smooth ascent to the summit for sunrise
How difficult is the hike up Mount Sinai?
The trek is moderate to challenging, taking approximately 3 to 4 hours of walking to reach the summit. Camel rides provided by local Bedouins are also available on-site for most of the trail if needed.
How long is the drive from Cairo to St. Catherine?
The drive from Cairo to St. Catherine takes around 6 to 7 hours each way in a private, air-conditioned vehicle through the landscapes of South Sinai.