A full day in the heart of Sinai โ ancient monastery, mountain silence and sunset above the desert ๐
8 AM โ 10 PM
Duration
Dahab
Departure
1,500 EGP
+ entrance fee
2,285 m
Summit
Travel through the sacred mountains of Sinai with no night climbing and no rush. Start the hike already high in the mountains โ from around 1,700 m above sea level โ and slowly ascend to the summit of Mount Sinai at 2,285 m โฐ
08:00 โ departure from Dahab
Assalah Square
09:30 โ arrival at St. Catherine Monastery
09:30โ11:30 free time inside the monastery: gardens & ancient walls ๐ฟ, Chapel of the Burning Bush ๐ฅ, old icons & museum (optional ticket) ๐ฏ
11:30โ12:15 โ tea, coffee & preparation before the hike
Time to rest and get ready for the ascent
12:30 โ start ascent to Mount Sinai (Mousa's)
12:45โ17:00 hiking through Sinai mountain trails with stops for rest, tea & photos ๐ธ
17:35 โ sunset on the summit (2,285 m)
Golden mountains, endless desert views and silence above the clouds
18:00 โ descent in evening light
19:40 โ return to the vehicle ยท 21:30โ22:00 โ arrival back to Dahab
One of the oldest active monasteries in the world and a UNESCO heritage site. Hidden between Sinai mountains, it has been alive since the 6th century. Stone walls, cypress gardens, ancient chapels and complete silence โ a place people remember for life.
A comfortable daytime ascent with beautiful panoramic views the entire way. No freezing night climb โ you see all the colours of Sinai changing with the sun โ๏ธ The route is done in a calm rhythm with tea stops and time to enjoy the mountains.
Passport, comfortable shoes, water, hat & warm jacket โ evenings in the mountains are cold.
Entrance ticket to the monastery / national park is paid separately according to current local rules.
๐ฅ Group price applies from 6 people. ๐ฉ Booking until 19:00 the day before โ later requests depend on availability.
Price
1,500 EGP
Entrance
Extra
Duration
8 AM โ 10 PM
Departure
Dahab