Mount Moses and St. Catherine Monastery Sunrise Tour – A Spiritual Journey in Sinai
A Tour Through History and Faith
Join our Mount Moses and St. Catherine Sunrise Tour for an unforgettable experience in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Mount Moses—also known as Mount Sinai—is believed to be the sacred place where Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments. Indeed, it’s a spiritual destination that welcomes visitors from around the world for reflection and breathtaking natural beauty.
Hike Under the Stars to Sunrise
Your journey begins with a comfortable overnight drive. Then, at the mountain base, a friendly Bedouin guide will lead you on a peaceful night hike. You’ll walk under the stars and reach the summit just in time to watch the magical sunrise. Truly, witnessing the sun rise over the rugged mountains is worth every step of the hike.
Explore the Ancient St. Catherine Monastery
After descending the mountain, the tour continues with a visit to the historic St. Catherine Monastery, one of the world’s oldest Christian sites. Moreover, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to ancient manuscripts, priceless icons, and the legendary Burning Bush, making it a fascinating stop for history lovers and spiritual seekers alike.
Easy Access from Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh
Whether you’re staying in Dahab or Sharm El Sheikh, Bedouina Tours offers full transport and expert guidance throughout your journey. Therefore, we take care of all the logistics so you can focus fully on the experience and enjoy every moment.
Book Your Sunrise Tour Today
Don’t miss the chance to experience the Mount Moses and St. Catherine Sunrise Tour. With its rich history, spiritual hike, and unforgettable views, it’s one of Egypt’s top adventures. Book now and create lasting memories in the heart of Sinai!
Booking Form and Terms & Conditions
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Dahab | ||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | 10:00 PM | ||||||
| RETURN TIME | 12:00 PM | ||||||
| Bring | Your Energetic Self & a strong legs too | ||||||
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10:00 - 10:45 PM – Departure from Dahab
Meeting point at in front of our office in Lighthouse in front of Mirage Hotel. Drive to Saint Catherine City.
1:00 AM – Arrive & Start Hike
Arrive in Saint Catherine, meet your guide, and begin the hike under the stars, Rest stops with tea, coffee, and snacks along the way.
4:45 AM – Sunrise at the Summit
Enjoy sunrise views from the top.
6:00 AM – Descend the Mountain
Begin the descent after sunrise.
8:45 AM – Visit St. Catherine Monastery
Explore the historic monastery after your hike. Toilets and café available beforehand.
9:45 AM – Return to Dahab
Meet at the parking lot for the return. Arrive back around 12:00 PM.
❗️How many people in the car?
15 persons
➡️If you’re 8 or 9 people, I can arrange you a private car, with the same price 40$👌
And if you’re less than 8 persons and want a private trip, this can be arranged as well, please contact me for more deets
❗️What if I don’t have Flashlight?
We recommend to our hikers to bring a head Flashlight so it’s easier for hiking, but other option is using your phone Flashlight or you maybe would like to support our bedouin kids and invest in buying one from them upon arrival in Katrin
❗️How long is the hike?
It’s 2 to 3 hours, it’s 7 km one way
❗️What’s the difficulty level of the hike?
it’s an easy hike
What is the weather?
Please check google
❗️What’s the name of the mountain we’re going to hike?
Mosses Mountain or Jabal Mousa in Arabic
❗️Is there any place we can get food from?
Along the way There’s small shops have some snacks, tea, coffe, and other option of soft drinks..
and in the way down there’s a shop usually makes breakfast which is a bedouin bread with cheese, chocolate, or honey
👉 Pick-Up by Car:
Please note that this is a shared (collective) car, and pick-up time is between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM.
For the smoothest experience, we recommend being ready at your hotel or home by 9:50 PM, as the car might arrive slightly earlier than expected.
I’ll send you a WhatsApp message (or give you a call if you have an Egyptian number) about 5 minutes before the car arrives, so you can head out and meet the driver on time.
🚫Things are not allowed by the guards of the mountain:
Any kind of drugs, alcoholic drinks, swiss knife, any kind of speakers, any country’s flag, pets.. all these are not allowed
ONLY one backpack is allowed as you’ll be carrying it
1. Passport
2. Backpack
3. Proper shoes
4. Walking poles “optional”
5. Headlights / Led Flashlight
6. Sun protection (Sun Hat / Sunglasses / Suncream)
7. Comfortable clothes
8. Warm Jacket
9. Winter clothes
10. One bottle of water (1 large bottle 1.5 liter)
11. Charged Camera
12. Energy bars, nuts, Your choice of snacks or food
13. Extra cash💸
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