Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine — by night
A night climb of Mount Sinai, sunrise at the summit, the monastery in the morning.
The excursion
An evening departure and a night climb on foot to the summit of Gebel Musa, at 2,285 metres. Around three hours of walking, including the famous seven hundred final steps cut into the rock. Sunrise from the summit is one of the most memorable moments of any stay in Egypt. Down again in the morning, with a visit to the monastery before heading back.
How the day runs
- 20:00Pick-up at your hotel
- 23:30Arrival at the foot of the mountain
- 00:00Start of the climb
- 04:30Arrival at the summit
- 05:30Sunrise
- 08:00Descent
- 10:00Visit of the monastery
- 13:00Back at your hotel
What is included
- Return transfers
- Bedouin guide for the climb
- Monastery entrance
- Tea at the summit
- Camel hire for the climb
- Meals
- Warm clothing
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Duration17 h
- Departure20:00 · return ≈ 13:00 (day 2)
- DaysWednesday, Friday, Sunday
- Group15 people maximum
- Age14 years minimum
- Fitness3 h climb · good fitness needed · cold at night
- NoticeBooking 72 h in advance
- CancellationFree up to 72 h before
- WeatherCancelled in high wind or snow
