Overnight at St. Catherine Monastery & Mt Sinai
(2 day/1 night) tour from your Cairo hotel to a legendary Ten Commandments Mount, simply known as Mount Sinai or Mouses Mountain where due to the Prophet Moses got Ten Commandments from the God & a Visit to Monastery of St. Catherine which Consider one of the The oldest Orthodox Monasteries in the world.
The tour involves much walking and climbing, it is rather a pilgrimage tour than a sightseeing excursion. But the reward worth your efforts, amazing sunrise over the mountain will impress you and will be your best memory over the years.
Included ( 1 Night Accommodation with Half-board Basics in 3* hotel in St. Catherine)
Options
48H - Private tour to Mt Sinai
3 stars hotel for a night
Duration: 2 days
Half Board Meals included
Pickup included
What's included in Overnight at St. Catherine Monastery & Mt Sinai
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Catherine's Monastery
Day 1:Cairo Drive To St.Catherine / Over Night in St.Catherine Hotel I will pick you up by an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Cairo then drive to St.Catherine for about 6 hours. Check in to your hotel to relax and overnight in your hotel.
Mount Sinai
Day 2: St.Catherine Monastery Tour / Drive Back Cairo In the early morning at 12:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Moses Mountain and you will be accompanied by Local Guide as an expert to Guide you to climb the sacred mountain. Mount Sinai rises a lofty 7,497 feet (2,285 meters) above sea level and is an important religious pilgrimage site, where the prophet Moses is said to have received the 10 Commandments directly from God. Visit the site’s ancient monastery or hike to the summit for panoramic views of Egypt’s mountainous Sinai Peninsula.
St. Catherine's Monastery
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, This legendary Greek Orthodox St. Catherine Monastery is one of the oldest places of worship in the world. Founded in the 4th century, the monastery stands on the site where Moses saw the burning bush. When you visit, it’s possible to see a living descendant of that very bush. - After that, you will have your breakfast at the hotel & drive back to Cairo.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
- English-Speaking guide during your trip
- National Park fees
- Accommodation in St.Catherine City for 01 night at 3* Hotel on half board basis
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide during climbing the mountain
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Drinks during meals
- Gratuities
- Camel ride to the top of the mountain or the back to ground.(Optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will meet in Your Hotel reception / Public Area / Squares to pick you up from (Giza & Cairo Downtown).
