Private Overnight Trip To Saint Catherine Monastery And Mount Sinai from Cairo
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Overview
See the sunrise from the top of Mt. Sinai on this private overnight trip from Cairo. Arrive in St. Catherine on day one, spending the night to wake up early and hike to the mountaintop in time for the sunrise. Descend to explore the St. Catherine monastery, built around the biblical burning bush. Throughout your tour, your guide will provide in-depth commentary tailored to your private group’s interests.
Cairo · 5141 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,022 EGP · 21,359 EGP — premium pick
Highlights
- ✦Private tour
- ✦Hotel pickup
What's included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo & back
- ✓Transfer to Catherine & back by a private air-conditioned vehile
- ✓Accommodation in Catherine for 01 night
- ✓Bedouin guide during climbing the mountain
- ✓All taxes and service charges
- ✕Tipping
- ✕Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- ✕beverages and water during breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Itinerary
- 1Mount Saint Catherine Monastery
- 2Saint Catherine
- 3St. Catherine's Monastery
- 4Mount Sinai
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
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- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Lunch · Dinner · Breakfast · Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo & back · Transfer to Catherine & back by a private air-conditioned vehile · Accommodation in Catherine for 01 night · Bedouin guide during climbing the mountain · All taxes and service charges
Reviews (2)
Bring the warmest clothes you own even for those experienced in cold weather. Double layer socks, 2 shirts, poncho or jacket, thermal pants. The hike is challenging and occurs in complete darkness but is absolutely safe. You will complete the hike with both a tour guide and a Bedouin guide (2 helpers). There are multiple shelters and stops on the way that serve food. It is a 3 hour hike for those in excellent shape with no stops for rest. Most rewarding hike of my life as a follower of Christ.
Our group of 7 people did the overnight Mount Sinai tour (from Cairo and back) with Sun Pyramids Tours (Mahmoud and 2 other amazing people), and it was one of the best experiences of our life! The trip was in a comfortable, air conditioned van, and there was plenty of space for everyone. The drive to Mt.Sinai from Cairo is around 6-7 hours, but you make some stops at some stores, so you can buy some coffee, some food, etc., and the trip doesn't seem as long. Once we arrived to our place for the night, we were given a nice meal, and after that we went to get some rest as the Mt.Sinai ascend sta
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“Bring the warmest clothes you own even for those experienced in cold weather. Double layer socks, 2 shirts, poncho or jacket, thermal pants. The hike is challenging and occurs in complete darkness but is absolutely safe. You will complete the hike with both a tour guide and a Bedouin guide (2 helpers). There are multiple shelters and stops on the way that serve food. It is a 3 hour hike for those in excellent shape with no stops for rest. Most rewarding hike of my life as a follower of Christ.”
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- Viator(this listing)Cheapest21,359 EGP
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