Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike & St. Catherine's Monastery
An overnight climb to watch the sun rise from the summit of Mount Sinai.
A two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half hour ascent starting in the dark, and a descent of roughly 3,750 uneven stone steps. A camel can carry you most of the way up the path, but not the final stretch.
About this tour
An overnight excursion built around one moment: sunrise from the 2,285-meter summit of Mount Sinai. The guided ascent begins around 2am and takes roughly two and a half hours on foot (a camel is available for most of the route, for an additional cost); after sunrise and the descent, the trip continues to the 6th-century St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built around the traditional site of the Burning Bush.
Highlights
- ✦Sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai
- ✦Guided overnight ascent (camel option available)
- ✦St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- ✦The Chapel of the Burning Bush
Where You’ll Go
The single base for this tour.
Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and return
- ✓Private air-conditioned transport
- ✓Private guide
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Bottled water
Not Included
- ✕Camel ride up the mountain (optional add-on)
- ✕Warm clothing for the summit
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
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