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From Sharm: Mount Moses Trekking, Sunrise & Monastery Visit

1. From Sharm: Mount Moses Trekking, Sunrise & Monastery Visit

You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh city between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Then you will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for around 4 hours to reach the Moses Mountain.  When you arrive at Mount Sinai you will start your trekking tour to the sacred place where the Prophet Moses received the 10 commandments. Reach 2,285 meters by climbing up 750 steps, strolling through the night (approx 2-3 hours depending on the customers). Depending on the performance of the group, you may arrive at the summit earlier than expected. This will give you a chance to really relax and marvel at the rising sun slowly scattering across the mountains in all its splendor.  While gazing at the sunrise, snap awesome photos or pray if you wish to, then begin the descent back down. Remember, it will take around 2 hours to reach the bottom. Enjoy some time to rest after the long trail and then have breakfast.  Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine's Monastery. Browse through the old manuscripts displayed in the library and icons excavated from the Vatican.  It is the oldest functioning Christian monastery in the world situated on the Sinai Peninsula along with the Monastery of Saint Anthony which is located across the Red Sea in the desert of South Cairo. After you've finished touring the monastery, you can relax on the drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Sharm El Sheikh: Mount Moses & Monastery Sunrise Hike

2. Sharm El Sheikh: Mount Moses & Monastery Sunrise Hike

Begin your journey as the sun sets and reach its climax as the sun rises again on this transformative hiking experience to the top of Mount Moses. See the sunrise from the summit of the world's most famous holy site, and take time after to visit St. Catherine's Monastery. Get picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh the night before your hike and head to Moses Mountain in an air-conditioned van. Begin your journey to the holy site where the Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments once you reach Mount Sinai. Ascend 750 stairs and continue your trek through the night, reaching up to 2,286 meters. Depending on the group's performance, you could get to the top sooner than you planned. Enjoy an opportunity to relax completely as you witness the sun's magnificence slowly dispersing across the mountains. Take some amazing pictures or pray while admiring the sunrise, then start the ascent back down. Keep in mind that it will take around two hours to reach the bottom. After a strenuous hike, take some time to relax and have breakfast. Visit St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site next. Examine the ancient texts on exhibit at the library. Once the monastery tour is over, unwind as you make your way back to your Sharm El Sheikh hotel.

South Sinai: Mt. Moses & St. Catherine's Overnight Trip

3. South Sinai: Mt. Moses & St. Catherine's Overnight Trip

Have the chance to watch a mesmerizing sunrise at 7,000-feet on Mount Moses. This overnight hike takes you on a tranquil journey under the stars to the place said to be where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Also visit the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery, St. Catherine's Monastery, on this trip. Meet your guide at your hotel and head to Mount Moses, whose summit serves as a sacred meeting point for the religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Arriving at the mountain, you'll start your journey to the top with an amazing tranquil hike under the stars. For those who do not want to climb, an option to ride a camel as an extra service to the summit is available. After the sunrise, descend down the mountain and head to St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and scenic significance. The monastery is the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery, with a history that can be traced back over 17 centuries. At the conclusion of your remarkable trip, you will get dropped off at your hotel.

From Cairo‎: Overnight Trip to Saint Catherine Monastery

4. From Cairo‎: Overnight Trip to Saint Catherine Monastery

On the first day, meet your guide in your hotel lobby and then head to Saint Catherine. On the way, travel under the Suez Canal, a world-famous canal which runs between Africa and Asia. Pass by the Oyun Musa, or Moses Spring, where the prophet found sweet water during the exodus from Egypt. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and your own expense, and finally arrive at the Saint Catherine area. Check-in at the St. Catherine Plaza Hotel and rest for the evening, with dinner included. At 2:00 AM the following night, you will have an early start to begin your climb to Mount Sinai. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you start your climb on the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, accompanied by a local Bedouin guide. Once you descend, meet your guide who will give you a guided tour of Saint Catherine's Monastery. See the burning bush from Biblical lore. Afterwards, be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.

Sharm El Sheikh: Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery

5. Sharm El Sheikh: Mount Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery

Sun Pyramids tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at 8:00 PM by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to be transferred to St. Catherine, it takes about 3 hours driving. You will start your journey by climbing Moses Mountain at 2:00 AM and the descent will be at 7:00 AM. You will be able to witness the sunset from the top of Moses Mountain. Then, continue your visit to St. Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world. It was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, Saint Catherine who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Note :- Run: Everyday Expect Sundays and Holidays.

Sharm El Sheikh: Mount Sinai & Monastery Tour

6. Sharm El Sheikh: Mount Sinai & Monastery Tour

Drive from Sharm El Sheikh to climb Mount Sinai for a nighttime hike to the top. You’ll reach the summit before dawn and will witness a magnificent sunrise over the desert below. Afterward, climb down to visit St Catherine’s Monastery. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh in an air-conditioned car. After about 3 hours of driving, you’ll reach St. Catherine National Park and begin your climb to the top of Mount Sinai with a Bedouin guide. Reaching the summit before dawn, you’ll have plenty of time to get comfortable and admire the spectacular sunrise. Take in panoramic views over the Sinai desert before you begin your climb down to the monastery. The monastery was established in AD 565 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have some time to explore the oldest continuously operating Christian monastery in the world. At the end of your tour, you'll be transferred back to your accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh. Note :- Run: Everyday Except Saturdays and during Holidays.

Cairo : Overnight to St. Catherine Monastery and Mount Sinai

7. Cairo : Overnight to St. Catherine Monastery and Mount Sinai

Day 01: Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up by a modern air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Cairo then drive to St, Catherine for about 6 hours. Check to your hotel to relax and overnight in your hotel. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Day 02: In the early morning at 02:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Moses Mountain and you will be accompanied by Bedouin Guide as an expert to Guide you to climb the sacred mountain. After you climb the mountain and go down at about 07 O’clock you will be guided to visit St, Catherine Monastery, which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world. The monastery was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, St Catherine, who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith. After that, you will have your breakfast at the hotel & drive back to Cairo. Meals: Breakfast. Note Run : Everyday Except Saturdays and during Holidays.

Sharm El Sheikh: 2-Day Jerusalem and Dead Sea Tour

8. Sharm El Sheikh: 2-Day Jerusalem and Dead Sea Tour

Day 1: Travel to Jourdan Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel Around 02:50 – 03:50 a.m. to go to Taba heights . Then you’ll start crossing the border about 8:00 am which will take about 2 hours, and you’ll arrive to the Jordan River at 13:30 pm. the Jordan River was parted after the death of Moses, so that Joshua could lead his tribes across to Canaan. After that, you’ll have lunch in Bethlehem before beginning your shopping trip and visiting shepherd pastures. After that, you will be returned to your hotel. And there’s dinner Day 2: Mount of Temptation and Dead Sea Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before being escorted by your personal tour guide to the Nativity Church and Jerusalem’s Old Town’s, Western Wall- Holy Spectacular Church, followed by a visit to the Gathemani Garden. Finally, proceed to Jericho for lunch and to take beautiful pictures in front of the historical Mount of Temptation is the place where the Devil is supposed to have taken Jesus to tempt and lure Him into obeisance to Satan. A more desolate and barren spot would be hard to find anywhere in the world. Viewed from below on the flat land surrounding the mountain . After that, transfer to the Dead Sea for a magnificent bathing trip and relaxation the Dead Sea salt is the saltiest and deepest lake in the world Known for its healing properties since Biblical times, Dead Sea salt has been used to treat various skin conditions, such as psoriasis, due to solar ultraviolet radiation found in the Dead Sea. then after the trip return to the boarder around 18:30 and Back to Sharm el sheikh at 23:00 Tuesday night. Note: Any Muslims who has immigrated and have European union or American or British passports cannot go to Jerusalem. All Arabs even they are Christian also not allowed to go to this trip.

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I did this at 24 weeks pregnant, which is why I chose to ride up on a camel, which cost me $20 USD each way. Turns out I probably way overpaid, as I found out another woman only paid $20 total. Our tour guide told us a fair price was $20-25, and I didn't ask if that meant one way or total - so that is my bad. Riding a camel for that long is incredibly uncomfortable, but I don't think I would have been able to do the hike otherwise being pregnant. The camel will take you up to the top, but then you need to hike the final 750 steps by yourself- what a workout but WOW, the view is amazing! There are about 6 stops on the way up the mountain to buy drinks or snacks. I bought a hot chocolate and ramen noodles at one of the stops. There are also bathrooms along the way - think very primitive latrine, disgustingly dirty, and with no toilet paper or sanitizer or soap. I would definitely advise bringing your own toilet paper and sanitizer- otherwise you will be twerking the pee off like I was.

Overall great experience. The view from top of Mount Sinai at sunrise is really worth it! What to consider before you go: in November, nights are pretty cold, so lots of layers + gloves (optional, but quite useful). Once the sun comes out, on the descend, it will start to get warm and pleasant. There is a looot of idle time, stops at coffee shops (local shops with tea, coffee, snacks), waiting for the right time to do the final climb to catch the sunrise. Do prepare to get up there a bit early to catch a good spot, as it gets crowded. At the last coffee shop you can actually rent a blanket :) The trip: not the highlight, although the road is pretty straight, you'll feel like sleeping all the time anyway (on the way there as it's during night time; on the way back as you'll be tired after trekking). The guide: explains exactly what to expect from the trip, makes sure everyone is ok. There are 2 guides: one for the road trip and Monastery and a second guide for the trekking part.

The trip up the mountain was fantastic, as was our Bedouin guide. But the description of the trip is misleading. I booked this trip over other similar ones, solely for the duration of time (14 hours). Instead it took 18/19 hours..

Very nice experience, but you need to be in good shape, not for everyone. I especially appreciated the juice and biscuits we got after a long night

Great tour guide and driver. Most incredible sunrise I've ever seen and the manuscripts in the monastery museum are priceless.