Egypt · MOUNT SINAI & ST CATHERINE TOURS
Good mount sinai & st catherine tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Climb Mount Sinai by starlight, watch sunrise from Moses’ Mountain, and visit ancient St. Catherine’s Monastery from Sharm El Sheikh.
“Our tour guides and the administrators were all incredible. They created a very special atmosphere that was unlike anything I had experienced before. Best birthday I could have asked for. Team Misha!!”
Climb Mount Sinai from Sharm for sunrise, visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, and get practical advice on cost, cold, fitness, and transport.
“This is a really spiritual experience. Fair warning: please don't come to this tour expecting European or US niceties. This is an authentic Bedouin trek at its best, magical under the most extraordinary stars I've ever seen in skies anywhere. It is a tRead more”
Review the Mount Sinai sunrise climb from Sharm el Sheikh, with St. Catherine’s Monastery, camel option, costs, effort, and practical tips.
“Amazing experience with the obvious amazing views. Wonderful tour guide who was very informative and attentive to all group member needs. Would definitely recommend for all pilgrims.”
Review of the Mount Sinai sunrise hike from Sharm El Sheikh, with St. Catherine’s Monastery, costs, timing, difficulty, and practical tips.
“A fabulous trip, great views combined with a tour of historical significance. highly recommended. The office staff are fantastically communicative, the pickup, driver. and overall tour guide were all excellent and knowledgeable. The mountain guide was very good too. The walk to the top was quite tough, and I think I'd recommend walking poles for those who are a little unsteady (with rubber ends perhaps rather than ice ends). This is especially true for the final ascent of the steps. A very worthwhile trip from a great supplier!”
Review of the private St Catherine Monastery tour from Sharm: costs, itinerary, guide quality, lunch, Dahab stop, and practical tips.
“An excellent day trip to St Catherine’s monastery. Great communication on where to meet and what to bring (breakfast box from the hotel to eat at a well appointed service station - welcome given the 6.00am start; passport for possible cheRead more”
Review of the Mount Sinai sunrise hike, St. Catherine’s Monastery, and Dahab trip from Sharm el Sheikh, with honest advice on cost, timing, and fitness.
“It was really fun and exhausting climb. We did the climb during the day. First we visited St Catherine's Monastery. Then we started to climb at around noon. We visited in October so the temperature was much more bearable. Climbing at nighRead more”
Climb Mount Sinai from Sharm for sunrise, then visit St. Catherine’s Monastery on a demanding, low-cost overnight adventure.
“The tour was super great and the price was as well! The guides were also very nice and funny. It was hard to climb the mount but we had enough time before sunset. The climb included a few stops a long the way so everyone could catch up with the rest. We only sometimes felt rushed to keep the group together which wasn’t always possible. Also we wished to have more time to visit the monastery.”
Review of the $35 St Catherine’s Monastery and Dahab tour from Sharm El Sheikh, including timing, transport, costs, guides, shopping, and tips.
“It is a very special place, that makes it worthwhile, but the bus ride was not the most comfortable. We were like sardines packed into a tiny minivan. A child on the bus was wailing nearly the whole time. You should discourage parents to go theRead more”
Climb Mount Sinai before sunrise, visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, and compare the comfort, cost, cold, crowds, and guide support.
“The 3.5 hour 2AM trek up Mount Moses was an experience. It's a race against the clock to hike to the top of Mount Sinai before the sunrise..we made it with 10 minutes to spare. That moment is truly an experience. Our guide was more of a sheep herder, with his main obligation to get our 15 people group to the top of the mountain in tact and before sunrise. My future recommendation would be for the guides to explain more of the history of both Mount Sinai and St Catherine's Monastery. Overall, it's a must-see if in the Sinai area!”
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