- Duration
- 7 hours
- Starts from
- Dahab
- Group size
- Up to 12 guests
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Overview
A trip from Dahab to St Catherine to climb Mount Sinai, with the option of a sunrise ascent, and to visit the sixth-century monastery at its foot.
Mount Sinai rises about 2,285 metres above the desert, and for Jews, Christians and Muslims alike it is where Moses received the Ten Commandments. We collect you from your hotel in Dahab and drive about two hours inland through the mountains to the village of St Catherine.
The climb follows the broad Camel Path and then the final steep steps to the summit, where a small chapel and a mosque stand side by side. Many people choose to go up in the dark to watch the sun rise over the peaks; it is a steady walk rather than a scramble, and your guide sets the pace.
At the foot of the mountain, St Catherine's Monastery has been home to Greek Orthodox monks since the sixth century, one of the oldest working monasteries in the world, and tradition places the Burning Bush in its grounds. The tour takes about seven hours; note that the monastery is closed on Fridays, Sundays and religious holidays.
Highlights
- Climbing Mount Sinai, about 2,285 metres high
- The option of a sunrise from the summit
- The Camel Path and the final steps to the top
- St Catherine's Monastery, founded in the sixth century
- The Burning Bush in the monastery grounds
Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Dahab → St Catherine → Mount Sinai → monastery → Dahab
Pickup from your hotel and the drive of about two hours to St Catherine. You climb Mount Sinai with your guide by the Camel Path and the final steps, at sunrise if you choose. After walking down, you visit St Catherine's Monastery before the drive back to Dahab. The tour takes about seven hours.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dahab
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Guide for the climb and the monastery
- Entry fees
- Shared small-group tour
Not included
- Camel ride up the lower path (optional, extra cost)
- Food and drinks
- Tips for the guide and driver
What to bring
- A warm jacket, hat and gloves, as the summit is cold before dawn
- Sturdy walking shoes
- A torch or head torch for a night climb
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for the monastery
- Water and snacks
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup from your hotel in Dahab, late at night for the sunrise climb or in the morning otherwise; the exact time is confirmed the day before.
Children up to 11 pay the child rate
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