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Sinai Mountain ST Catherine’s Monastery Night day trip from Sharm El Sheikh

Sinai Mountain or Moses Mountain and the Monastery of St. Catherine night trip from Sharm El Sheikh.

Mount Moses (Mount Sinai) also known as Mount Horeb or Gabal Musa, is a mountain in the middle of the South Sinai Peninsula of Egypt

that is considered a holy site by the Ibrahimic religions

Mount Sinai is mentioned numerous times in the Bible’s Book of Exodus and other writings, as well as in the Quran.

According to Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, the biblical Mount Sinai was the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments

The final third of the mountain must be ascended on foot (in “700 steps”), although the first two-thirds can be reached by camel.

Make use you can of the blanket hire at the summit as this provides income for local families and enjoys stunning views.

There are also a few tea and snack stop on the way by now you are here at one of the highest points in Egypt around 2,285 meters above sea level to enjoy the amazing view of the Sun rising over the magnificent Mountains around.

Descending from the Mountain we will head to St. Catherine’s Monastery which is Greek Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest working Christian monastery in the world.

It is one of the oldest tourist sights in South Sinai, built around 550 AD, the famous burning bush of Moses and also the Greek Orthodox Monastery, and a large collection of artifacts, icons, and historical manuscripts

The monastery has strict opening and closing times, the hours are 8:45 am – 11:45 am

(Closed Fridays and Sundays and during Coptic religious holidays).

A snack is additionally provided for you.

you will arrive in Sharm el Sheikh at about 14:00.