The Mount Sinai and St. Catherine Overnight Tour is an excursion that is highly recommended for travelers who want to explore the religious and historical significance of Egypt. This tour takes visitors to two of the most iconic landmarks in Egypt: Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery. Mount Sinai is a mountain located in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt and is believed to be the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. The mountain is also considered a sacred site for Christianity and Islam. On day one of the tour, a professional tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Cairo, Dahab or Sharm El Sheikh. You will then embark on a scenic drive to St. Catherine’s town. Along the way, you will stop at a local restaurant for breakfast. St. Catherine’s Monastery Upon arrival in St. Catherine, you will check-in to your hotel and rest for a while. In the afternoon, you will visit the St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery was built in the 6th century and is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, who was martyred in the 4th century. The monastery houses many important religious and cultural artifacts, including the Burning Bush, which is said to be the bush from which God spoke to Moses. You will enjoy a guided tour of the monastery and learn about its history and significance. The tour guide will provide you with an in-depth insight into the religious, cultural, and historical significance of the monastery. After the tour, you will return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Mount Sinai On day two of the tour, you will wake up early in the morning and start your Climb to Mount Sinai. You can choose to hike up the mountain or take a camel ride to the summit. The hike up the mountain can take around 3-4 hours, depending on your fitness level. The climb is challenging, but the stunning views from the top make it worth the effort. At the summit of Mount Sinai, you will witness the sunrise, which is a breathtaking sight. The view from the top is awe-inspiring and will make you feel like you are on top of the world. You will have enough time to take pictures and enjoy the stunning views before descending the mountain. After descending from the mountain, you will return to your hotel in St. Catherine for breakfast. You will then check out from your accommodation and depart for Cairo, Dahab or Sharm El Sheikh.

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up by a private air conditioned from Sharm Marine, and then you will be transferred to St. Catherine to visit St. Catherine monastery 220 km northwest Sharm el Sheikh and located between the St. Catherine’s mounts and Moses Mount which is the oldest monastery of Christianity. It is an Orthodox Greek monastery within its amazing walls rests a citadel like no other, incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures. Among its treasures is a library of ancient manuscripts and icons second only to the Vatican’s itself, and a 6th century church reputed to lie directly on the site of the Burning Bush. After that head to Dahab, the Flower Power City in the Red Sea, for a city tour and shopping tours in Dahab. Have lunch at a local restaurant then we will drive you back to Sharm Marine. Tour starts at 07:00 and return 15:00