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Holy mount sinai climb St Catherine monastery

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Holy mount sinai climb St Catherine monastery

Overview

Mount Sinai (or Mount Moses) is the most famous mountain in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. According to the Bible, God appeared to Moses on this mountain and gave the Ten Commandments. On this mountain there is also the Monastery of St Catherine. It is located at an altitude of 1570 meters in the valley between the mountains of Musa, Catherine and Safsaf. The monastery was built during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian (527-565).

Highlights

  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • flash lights for night lighting
  • Stop to buy holy icons in Saint Catherine
  • visit monastery St. Catherine 30 MIN
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accompanying guide throughout the trip
  • Entrance Fees of national park of St. Catherine

Frequently asked questions

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What's included?
flash lights for night lighting · Stop to buy holy icons in Saint Catherine · visit monastery St. Catherine 30 MIN · Air-conditioned vehicle · Accompanying guide throughout the trip

Reviews

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Relax23948564790
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Mar 2025

I went to sunrise arabian beach resort. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Its nice to meet to Ali in reception who is so caring and friendly and helpful. In main restaurant Khalid who was like my little brother who knew what we like and he is there and always smiling. In Indian restaurant parminder who ask us every morning what we like to eat for dinner and he made it for us he made us feel that we are at our second home. And all the staff help us so much with our mum who is disabled. We loved it so much we were there twice within month. And hopefully going back in October with big

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milosf265
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Jan 2024

Ein Ausflug ganz anders. Etwas neues gesehen und eine ganz neue Erfahrung. Sehr anstrengend aber hat sich ausgezahlt.

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490brandien
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Jun 2023

We had to do a last minute cancellation due to an issue and the company worked tirelessly with us to help coordinate a cancellation even though it was outside the regular window. We really appreciated their understanding and willingness to help us navigate the cancellation process. Prior to the cancellation, Natalia, was very quick to respond to questions, make suggestions regarding what to pack and even texted to remind us to order our breakfast boxes the day of our trip. Finding a reputable company can sometimes be daunting when looking for tours but this company really stood out in how quic

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ronya727
★★★★★
Jun 2023

It was amazing! The city is so beautiful. The peak of the mountain is worth it. The guide was so helpful and friendly. The bedouin guide was a very nice guy with beautiful information and knowledge.

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khalidaN1509WX
★★★★★
Apr 2023

I contact As Salam Tours for a rush tour during Eid Holidays, they set me up with everything I wanted to do with my family and at a bargain price specially considering it’s Eid holiday

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kolanum
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Apr 2023

We booked Moses Mountain 🏔️ trip by El Salam Tour, Egypt. Mountain Sinai also known as Jabal Moses, it is mountain 🏔️ of the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. The place where according Koran, Bible and another religion books Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments. Especially thanks to El Salam Tour, for their private transfer, guide and professional teamwork

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