Private Tour: St Catherine's Monastery and Moses' Mountain at Sunrise
- Location:Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
- Duration:14 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3124SSH06
See the sun rise over the desert on an unforgettable visit to the place where Moses received the 10 Commandments. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with your own personal Egyptologist guide, who will accompany you up Moses' Mountain and take you on a tour of St. Catherine's Monastery.
Highlights
- Full-day private tour to Moses' Mountain and St. Catherine's Monastery from Sharm el Sheikh
- Watch the sun rise over the Sinai Mountains
- Walk in the footsteps of Moses to the place he received the 10 Commandments
- Visit the historic St. Catherine's Monastery, believed to have been built on the site of the Burning Bush
- Greek Orthodox chapel with its icons and famous Mosaic of Transfiguration
- Early-morning start means you miss the afternoon desert heat
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour
- Pick-up and drop-off from central Sharm el Sheikh hotels
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On this sunrise tour you will watch the sun rise over the Sinai Mountains, and retrace the footsteps of Moses when he climbed Mt. Sinai to receive the 10 Commandments. Note that the descent is not too steep, but there are around 500 steps at the very summit.
On your journey back down the mountain you will stop at St. Catherine's Monastery, built between 527 and 565 A.D. The monastery is believed to have been built around the site of Moses' Burning Bush. During your visit you will visit the chapel of a Greek Orthodox church to see famous icons and the Mosaic of Transfiguration.
Please note: St. Catherine's Monastery is approximately 142 miles ( 230 kilometers) from Sharm el Sheikh.
Schedule Details
St Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai
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10:00pm
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:14 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 4:00pm, the following day
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Additional Information
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to National Park
- Transport by air conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
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