Cairo to Mount Sinai: Overnight Trip to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Monastery from CairoCity, Historical and Theme Tours

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Overview

Take an overnight trip from Cairo to Mount Sinai and explore two of Egypt’s most sacred Christian sites, of St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Watch the sunrise from the top of the mountain and descend to the UNESCO-listed 6th-century monastery of St. Catherine’s to discover its unique historical and religious secrets.

Highlights

◾ Walk the holy Mount of Sinai and watch a splendid sunrise from its top
◾ Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery and learn about the sacred past
◾ Appreciate the beauty of the barren desert and the impressive rugged landscape around you

About this Experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Best-in-class experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 2 days
STARTING TIME: 8.00 am
MEETING POINT: At your hotel in Cairo
LANGUAGE/S: English, Arabic, French, German
OPENING SEASONS: All-year-round, daily departures
WHO CAN COME: Cairo to Mount Sinai tour is suitable for everyone. Not wheelchair accessible

Description - What to expect

Cairo to Mount Sinai Itinerary

◾ Day 01: You will get picked up from your hotel at around 8.00 in the morning by a modern air-conditioned vehicle and head straight to Sinai on a drive of about 6 hours. On your arrival, check in to your hotel and relax enjoying 4-star service and overnight stay. Lunch and Dinner are included.

◾ Day 02: You will get up at 02:00 am for an early morning drive to Moses Mountain. Once at the foot of Sinai, you will take a trek up to the top accompanied by a Bedouin guide. When you reach the top, get amazed by a splendid sunrise before your easy descent to St, Catherine Monastery, considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world.

The monastery was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, St Catherine, who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith. Spend some time in the monastery and learn about its sacred history and how it has survived until the present day with growing fame for its uniqueness and holiness.

You will be driven back to your hotel for your breakfast before your departure to Cairo.

What's included, what's not

✔ Pick-up/drop-off service from your hotel in Cairo
✔ Transfer to Catherine hotel and back by a private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Accommodation in Catherine hotel for 1 night at 4-star Hotel on half board basis
✔ Multilingual speaking guide
✔ Entrance fee to the monastery
✔ Bottled water during your trip
✔ Bedouin guide during climbing the mountain
✔ All taxes and service charges
✖ Drinks and extra meals

Why choose this experience

There are several compelling reasons why you should choose this 2-day Cairo to Mount Sinai experience:

◾Mount Sinai is considered a sacred site in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, as it is believed to be the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
◾St. Catherine's Monastery is one of the oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries in the world, dating back to the 6th century AD.
◾The trek up Mount Sinai is led by experienced Bedouin guides, allowing you to learn about the local culture and traditions of these indigenous desert people.
◾Staying in a 4-star hotel and enjoying local cuisine gives you a chance to immerse yourself in the Sinai Peninsula's way of life.
◾Watching the sunrise from the top of Mount Sinai is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding desert landscape.
◾The Cairo to Mount Sinai tour includes round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
◾The 2-day itinerary allows you to take your time and fully experience the spiritual and natural wonders of the Sinai Peninsula, without feeling rushed.

Overall, this Cairo to Mount Sinai experience offers a unique blend of cultural, historical, and natural attractions that make it an incredibly compelling and enriching addition to any Egypt travel itinerary.