Excursion to Mount Moses and St. Catherine’s Monastery – $25
Description:
This is a spiritual journey filled with history and sacred meaning. You will climb to the top of Mount Moses (2,285 m), where, according to legend, the prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments. After sunrise, you will visit the ancient monastery of St. Catherine – one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world.
Excursion program:
- Departure from Sharm el-Sheikh
Departure from the hotel at about 20:00.
The road to the foot of Mount Moses (about 3 hours).
- Night ascent to Mount Moses
The ascent begins at about 01:00.
The road to the top takes about 3-4 hours (it is possible to rent a camel to make the ascent easier).
Watching the sunrise from the top of the mountain is an unforgettable sight!
- Descent from the mountain and breakfast
The descent takes about 2 hours.
Rest and the opportunity to drink tea or coffee.
- Visit to the Monastery of St. Catherine
Visit to the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the miraculous Burning Bush and the monastery treasury.
The monastery was founded in the 6th century and is still active.
- Return to Sharm el-Sheikh
Departure around 10:00.
Arrival at the hotel around 13:00.
What is included in the price:
✅ Transfer on a comfortable bus
✅ Entrance tickets to the monastery
✅ Russian-speaking guide
What you need to take with you:
Comfortable sportswear and shoes
Warm clothes (it is cold in the mountains at night)
Flashlight
Water and light snacks
Passport
💡 The excursion is ideal for those who want to touch history, experience spiritual cleansing and see a stunning sunrise over the Sinai Desert!