1 day

Sunset & Sunrise

About this activity

On this 13-hour tour you’ll experience the sunrise from Mt. Sinai and visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest Christian monasteries in continuous use. This is an unbeatable combination of history and natural beauty!

The tour leaves from Dahab at 23:00. On reaching Mt. Sinai, you’ll begin the climb with your guide at 02:00. The views of the stars on the ascent are spectacular, and the sunrise that you’ll experience from the top is awe-inspiring. After seeing the sun rise, you’ll climb back down the mountain for your guided tour of St. Catherine's Monastery.

St. Catherine's was constructed during the 5th century. The site was that of a 4th-century chapel built on the spot where Moses is said to have encountered God speaking to him from a burning bush. There is a frequently photographed bush on the site that is believed to have descended from the original.

You will be back in Dahab at around 13:00.

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Included

National Park fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip shared transfer
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entry/Admission - St. Catherine's Monastery
Entry/Admission - Mount Sinai

Not included

Food and drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel