Cairo: 2-Day St Catherine Monastery & Mt Sinai Private Tour
Saint Catherine Area, Cairo
Hike Mount Sinai with a Bedouin guide and watch the sunrise over the desert on an overnight private trip from Cairo. Descend to visit St Catherine Monastery, one of Christianity’s oldest monasteries.
Mountain Hiking and St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo
This 2-day tour from Cairo is ideal for travelers interested in hiking Moses Mountain and exploring the historic St. Catherine Monastery.
Highlights
- Hike Moses Mountain with a Bedouin guide
- Watch the sunrise from the mountain summit
- Visit St. Catherine Monastery, a notable religious site
- Relax at El Hez Village’s cold spring
Description
Day 1: A representative will pick you up from your Cairo hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle and drive approximately 6 hours to St. Catherine. Check into your hotel to rest and spend the night.
Day 2: At 2:00 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Moses Mountain. Accompanied by an expert Bedouin guide, you will ascend the mountain to view the sunrise. After descending around 7:00 AM, visit St. Catherine Monastery, known for its religious significance and dedication to St. Catherine, a martyr. Following the visit, return to the hotel for breakfast and then drive back to Cairo.
Meal plan: Day 1 includes lunch and dinner; Day 2 includes breakfast.
Note: Airport and hotel transfers from locations such as Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, Ring Road, Mirage City, Meridian Airport, or Madinaty City incur additional costs. The company reserves the right to substitute hotels with others of the same category if the listed hotels are unavailable.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off from your Cairo hotel
- Private air-conditioned transfer to and from St. Catherine
- One night accommodation in St. Catherine
- Entrance fees to the listed historical sites
- Tour leader throughout the trip
- Bottled water during the tour
- Bedouin guide for the mountain climb
- All taxes and service charges
Excludes
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
- Beverages and water during breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For comfort and safety, bring warm clothing and sturdy footwear for the mountain hike. Early morning departure requires preparation for cooler temperatures. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak travel seasons.
